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NIMCET 2015 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2015
In the sentence, "The defence labs have showcased many new innovations this year......there is an error of
Choose the correct answer:
A.
redundancy
(Correct Answer)
B.
word order
C.
collocation
D.
omission
Correct Answer:
redundancy
Explanation
The correct option is (a) redundancy.
Explanation:
Redundancy in grammar occurs when you use two or more words together that mean the same thing, making one of them unnecessary.
The Error: In the phrase "new innovations," the word "innovation" already means a new method, idea, or product. Therefore, using the adjective "new" to describe an "innovation" is repetitive and unnecessary.
Correct Sentence: The sentence should be either:
"...showcase many innovations this year."
"...showcase many new ideas this year."
Explanation
The correct option is (a) redundancy.
Explanation:
Redundancy in grammar occurs when you use two or more words together that mean the same thing, making one of them unnecessary.
The Error: In the phrase "new innovations," the word "innovation" already means a new method, idea, or product. Therefore, using the adjective "new" to describe an "innovation" is repetitive and unnecessary.
