Identify redundant words and phrases 1
✓ Useful for IELTS
✓ Useful for Cambridge B2/C1
Identify the redundant word or phrase in each sentence.
1. If you look into the past history of the institution, you'll see that there have been cases like this before. ✓
2. The final completion of the project is scheduled for the beginning of next month. ✓
3. He advanced forward by about three feet before they saw him. ✓
4. He attached the parts together, but the device still wouldn't work. ✓
5. His house is a bit big in size for just one person. ✓
6. The relentless investigators started to look into the surrounding circumstances of the case. ✓
7. Yeah, well, that's just your personal opinion. ✓
8. The measure passed by a completely unanimous vote. ✓
9. We got back home at 4:00 PM in the afternoon. ✓
10. These new innovations were welcomed by the scientific community. ✓
11. They postponed the game until later. ✓
12. The rebels managed to surround the government troops on all sides. ✓
13. He was good at carpentry because he never lost track of the basic essentials. ✓
14. Right after sunrise, we descended down into the valley. ✓
15. The jobs, however, were few in number. ✓
16. My mother will wear anything, as long as it's pink in color. ✓
17. The software was an added bonus. ✓
18. She ended up buying the blue shoes, as they were cheaper in cost than the brown ones. ✓
19. They managed to climb up to the top of the mountain by sunset. ✓
20. Remember that this job should be your first priority. ✓
WANT TO WRITE BETTER IN ENGLISH? TRY THESE EXERCISES:
Avoiding double negatives 1
Redundant words and phrases 1
Verb tense consistency 1
Verb tense consistency 2
Identifying dangling modifiers 1
Misplaced modifiers 1
Comma splices 1
CAUSATIVE FORM (Mixed) 1 (I)
CAUSATIVE FORM (Mixed) 2 (A)
Avoiding double negatives 1
Redundant words and phrases 1
Verb tense consistency 1
Verb tense consistency 2
Identifying dangling modifiers 1
Misplaced modifiers 1
Comma splices 1
CAUSATIVE FORM (Mixed) 1 (I)
CAUSATIVE FORM (Mixed) 2 (A)
DID YOU KNOW?
How does the IELTS test check your writing?
The IELTS Writing section evaluates writing skills through Task 1 and Task 2, with the following key aspects:
1. Task achievement / response - fully addressing all parts of the prompt.
◦ Task 1: describe data, trends, or situations accurately.
◦ Task 2: present and support an argument or opinion.
2. Coherence & cohesion - logical paragraphing, clear progression, and use of linking words (e.g., however, therefore, although).
3. Vocabulary range - using precise and varied words appropriate to the topic.
4. Sentence variety - combining simple and complex sentences to convey ideas effectively.
5. Grammar accuracy - correct use of tenses, articles, prepositions, and agreement to support clarity.
How it's tested:
• Task 1: 150-word report (Academic) or letter (General Training).
• Task 2: 250-word essay expressing opinion, argument, or solution.
Writing is scored on Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy, with emphasis on clarity, structure, and effective communication rather than just grammar.
How does the IELTS test check your writing?
The IELTS Writing section evaluates writing skills through Task 1 and Task 2, with the following key aspects:
1. Task achievement / response - fully addressing all parts of the prompt.
◦ Task 1: describe data, trends, or situations accurately.
◦ Task 2: present and support an argument or opinion.
2. Coherence & cohesion - logical paragraphing, clear progression, and use of linking words (e.g., however, therefore, although).
3. Vocabulary range - using precise and varied words appropriate to the topic.
4. Sentence variety - combining simple and complex sentences to convey ideas effectively.
5. Grammar accuracy - correct use of tenses, articles, prepositions, and agreement to support clarity.
How it's tested:
• Task 1: 150-word report (Academic) or letter (General Training).
• Task 2: 250-word essay expressing opinion, argument, or solution.
Writing is scored on Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy, with emphasis on clarity, structure, and effective communication rather than just grammar.
