College of Admission Tests Multan

Ambiguity Wordiness and Redundancy

Solve the question of and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.

Question: 8

In addition to all the contemporary hits, the band played popular jazz tunes from the 40's as well. No error.
  • all the contemporary hits
  • played
  • popular jazz tunes
  • as well
  • No error

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Correct Answer: D

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This sentence has both "in addition to" and "as well," which is redundant. You only need one! The corrected sentence reads: "In addition to all the contemporary hits, the band played popular jazz tunes from the 40's."