Redundancy & Wordiness MCQs | English | One Paper

1. Question 1 of 100

   Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The judge considered the [surrounding circumstances] before passing the sentence.

   A circumstances surrounding it B circumstances C surrounding conditions and circumstances D surrounding circumstances
2. Question 2 of 100

   Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Successful election management requires careful [advance planning] by the commission.

   A forward advance planning B advance planning C planning D planning in advance beforehand
3. Question 3 of 100

   Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Regular exercise has many [positive benefits] for mental health.

   A benefits B beneficial positive benefits C positive good benefits D positive benefits
4. Question 4 of 100

   Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: He apologized for the [unintentional mistake] in the report.

   A unintentional mistake B unintentional accidental error C accidental unintentional mistake D mistake
5. Question 5 of 100

   Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The minister gave a [brief summary] of the new budget to reporters.

   A brief short overview summary B summary C brief summary D short brief summary
6. Question 6 of 100

   Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The coach made the players [repeat the drill over again] until they got it right.

   A repeat the drill over again B repeat the drill again and over C repeat over the drill again D repeat the drill
7. Question 7 of 100

   Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Graduation marks a [new beginning] in every student's life.

   A beginning B fresh new beginning C new beginning D new beginning start
8. Question 8 of 100

   Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: In my [personal opinion], the new policy will not work.

   A opinion B personal individual opinion C own personal opinion D personal opinion
9. Question 9 of 100

   Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: She bought the dress on a [sudden impulse] without thinking twice.

   A impulse B impulse that was sudden C sudden impulse D sudden quick impulse
10. Question 10 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The rescue team had to [descend down] into the collapsed mine shaft.

    A go down and descend B descend down C descend downward below D descend
11. Question 11 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Public health campaigns aim to raise awareness about the [HIV virus].

    A HIV B HIV infection virus C HIV virus disease D HIV virus
12. Question 12 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Inflation rates [continue to remain] high despite government measures.

    A continue to remain B keep on continuing to remain C continue to still remain D remain
13. Question 13 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The examination hall was [completely full] an hour before the test began.

    A totally completely full B full C completely full to capacity D completely full
14. Question 14 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The [current trend] among students is to prepare for competitive exams early.

    A present-day current trend B current trend C current present trend D trend
15. Question 15 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The sprinter set a [new record] in the 100-meter race at the national games.

    A new record B brand new record C new record time set D record
16. Question 16 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The company revealed its [future plans] for expansion into new markets.

    A plans for the future ahead B future plans C future upcoming plans D plans
17. Question 17 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The court declared the illegal contract [null and void].

    A completely null and void B null, void, and cancelled C null and void D void
18. Question 18 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The government imposed heavy duties on [foreign imports] to protect local industries.

    A foreign imported imports B foreign imports C imported foreign goods imports D imports
19. Question 19 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The newly discovered planet is unusually [large in size].

    A large B huge and large in size C large in size D large in its size
20. Question 20 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: After retirement, he spent his final years in [lonely isolation].

    A lonely solitary isolation B isolation C lonely isolation D isolated lonely isolation
21. Question 21 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: It is an [actual fact] that Pakistan's population has crossed 240 million.

    A actual fact B true actual fact C actual real fact D fact
22. Question 22 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The patient was advised to resume his [regular routine] after recovery.

    A usual regular routine B regular routine C regular usual routine D routine
23. Question 23 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Kindly [revert back] to us once you have reviewed the proposal.

    A revert back again B revert back to us again C revert back D revert
24. Question 24 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Please [return back] the borrowed books to the library by Friday.

    A return B send back return C return back D return back again
25. Question 25 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The training covers the [important essentials] of first aid.

    A essential important basics B essentials C important essentials D most important essentials
26. Question 26 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Both applicants submitted the [exact same] documents by mistake.

    A exact same B very exact same C same D exact identical same
27. Question 27 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The new hospital is built in [close proximity] to the residential colony.

    A proximity B close proximity C close nearness D very close proximity
28. Question 28 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Candidates are advised to [plan ahead] for the lengthy examination process.

    A plan out ahead B plan ahead in advance C plan D plan ahead
29. Question 29 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The evidence provided was not [sufficient enough] to convict the accused.

    A sufficient B sufficient enough C sufficiently enough D enough and sufficient
30. Question 30 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Employees receive health insurance as an [added bonus] along with their salary.

    A added bonus B bonus C extra added bonus D additional added bonus
31. Question 31 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The two research teams agreed to [collaborate together] on the vaccine project.

    A collaborate B collaborate together C work collaborate together D collaborate jointly together
32. Question 32 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Travelers should [plan in advance] to avoid last-minute complications.

    A plan ahead in advance B plan in advance C plan beforehand in advance D plan
33. Question 33 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: He could not decide [whether or not] he should apply for the scholarship.

    A as to whether or not B whether C whether or not or not D whether or not
34. Question 34 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Job openings in the public sector are [few in number] this year.

    A few in number B few and limited in number C few D small in number few
35. Question 35 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The two countries decided to [enter into] a trade agreement.

    A enter inside into B go enter into C enter into D enter
36. Question 36 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: [Each and every] applicant must appear for the written test.

    A each and every single B Each C Each and every D every and each
37. Question 37 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The museum houses a [very unique] collection of ancient manuscripts.

    A most unique B unique C very unique D extremely unique
38. Question 38 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The engineer disassembled the machine into its [component parts].

    A component individual parts B components C component parts D parts that are components
39. Question 39 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The [sum total] of his achievements cannot be measured in numbers alone.

    A sum total B sum total amount of C sum D total sum amount
40. Question 40 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Effective disaster management depends on [forward planning] by local authorities.

    A forward planning B forward advance planning C planning D planning ahead forward
41. Question 41 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: It is the [usual custom] in this village to celebrate the harvest with a feast.

    A usual custom B usual traditional custom C custom D customary usual custom
42. Question 42 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Villagers began to [gather together] at the town hall to discuss the flood relief.

    A assemble gather together B gather all together C gather D gather together
43. Question 43 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Workers gathered outside the factory to [protest against] the pay cuts.

    A protest and demonstrate against B protest strongly against C protest D protest against
44. Question 44 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: As the [old adage] goes, honesty is the best policy.

    A old adage B adage C old ancient adage D old traditional adage
45. Question 45 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: After weeks of debate, the committee reached its [final conclusion].

    A final conclusion B conclusion C final ultimate conclusion D conclusive final conclusion
46. Question 46 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The two banks agreed to [merge together] to strengthen their financial position.

    A merge B combine merge together C merge together D merge jointly together
47. Question 47 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Please [refer back] to the instructions if you face any difficulty.

    A look back and refer B refer C refer back D refer back again
48. Question 48 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The reason [why] he resigned was never explained to the staff.

    A for why B why C that D as to why
49. Question 49 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Customers received a [free gift] with every purchase over one thousand rupees.

    A free gift B gift C free complimentary gift D complimentary free gift
50. Question 50 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Reporters tend to [over exaggerate] the impact of minor incidents.

    A exaggerate B exaggerate over the top C over exaggerate D greatly over exaggerate
51. Question 51 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: [First and foremost], candidates must verify their eligibility before applying.

    A first and foremost of all B First C First and foremost D foremost and first
52. Question 52 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The [end result] of the negotiations was a ceasefire agreement.

    A result B end final result C end result D final end result
53. Question 53 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The tribal elders called on the community to [unite together] against the common threat.

    A unite jointly together B come together and unite C unite together D unite
54. Question 54 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Waking up at dawn is his [usual habit].

    A habit B usual regular habit C usual habit D habitual usual habit
55. Question 55 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Prices of essential commodities continue to [rise up] every month.

    A rise up B rise C rise up higher D go up and rise
56. Question 56 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: His resignation came as an [unexpected surprise] to his colleagues.

    A surprise B sudden unexpected surprise C unexpected surprise D surprise that was unexpected
57. Question 57 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The national flag has a white crescent on a field [green in color].

    A of green color B green in color C green colored in color D green
58. Question 58 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The [widow woman] lived alone in the small village house.

    A widow lady woman B widowed woman lady C widow woman D widow
59. Question 59 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The store sells pens, notebooks, erasers, [and etc].

    A and et cetera and so on B etc. and so forth C etc. D and etc
60. Question 60 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Water flows through the [hollow tube] connected to the main pipeline.

    A hollow empty tube B tube that is hollow inside C tube D hollow tube
61. Question 61 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The two political parties decided to [join together] to form a coalition government.

    A join together B unite and join together C join D join together jointly
62. Question 62 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Visiting his old school brought back many [past memories].

    A memories B memories from the past C past memories D old past memories
63. Question 63 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Experts predict major technological changes in [the future to come].

    A the near future to come B the future C the coming future to come D the future to come
64. Question 64 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Based on his [past experience], the officer handled the crisis calmly.

    A past experience B experience from the past C previous past experience D experience
65. Question 65 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The speaker began his lecture with the [old cliché] about hard work paying off.

    A old cliché B old traditional cliché C cliché D old worn-out cliché
66. Question 66 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The journalist presented only the [true facts] of the case.

    A actual true facts B facts C true facts D true and accurate facts
67. Question 67 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The chemist asked the students to [mix together] the two solutions carefully.

    A combine and mix together B mix together C mix well together D mix
68. Question 68 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The government plans to [reduce down] the number of federal ministries.

    A reduce B reduce down C reduce down further D cut down and reduce
69. Question 69 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Due to heavy rain, the match was [postponed until later].

    A postponed B postponed until later C postponed for later on D delayed and postponed until later
70. Question 70 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The [past history] of this region shows several invasions.

    A past historical background B historical past history C history D past history
71. Question 71 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The vultures began to [circle around] the carcass in the field.

    A circle around B circle all around C circle D go around in a circle around
72. Question 72 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: [Each individual] student must submit a separate application form.

    A individual each student B Each individual C each and every individual D Each
73. Question 73 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The meeting is scheduled for [10 a.m. in the morning] tomorrow.

    A 10 a.m. morning time B 10 a.m. in the morning C 10 a.m. D 10 o'clock a.m. in the morning
74. Question 74 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: A valid CNIC is a [necessary requirement] for voter registration.

    A requirement B required necessary requirement C necessary essential requirement D necessary requirement
75. Question 75 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: [Please RSVP] by Friday if you intend to attend the ceremony.

    A Please RSVP B please RSVP soon quickly C Please respond D kindly please RSVP
76. Question 76 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The report ends with an [overall summary] of the findings.

    A overall summary B summary C overall general summary D summary overall of all
77. Question 77 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The two departments were asked to [combine together] to cut administrative costs.

    A merge combine together B combine C combine together D combine jointly together
78. Question 78 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The old wall finally began to [fall down] after years of neglect.

    A fall down below B fall down C fall D collapse and fall down
79. Question 79 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: You must enter your [PIN number] to withdraw cash from the ATM.

    A personal PIN number B PIN number C PIN D PIN code number
80. Question 80 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The hikers began to [climb up] the steep mountain trail at dawn.

    A go up and climb B climb up C climb up higher D climb
81. Question 81 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The tech company unveiled a [new innovation] in renewable energy storage.

    A innovation B new innovation C brand new innovation D innovative new innovation
82. Question 82 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The [outside exterior] of the building was recently repainted.

    A exterior B exterior outside part C outside exterior D outer exterior side
83. Question 83 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The [final outcome] of the match surprised everyone.

    A outcome B final end outcome C eventual final outcome D final outcome
84. Question 84 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: There was an [empty space] left on the form for additional comments.

    A empty vacant space B space C empty space D unfilled empty space
85. Question 85 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The stay order gave the company only a [temporary reprieve] from closure.

    A reprieve B temporary reprieve C brief temporary reprieve D reprieve that is temporary
86. Question 86 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The hospital kept extra staff on call for any [unexpected emergency].

    A unexpected emergency B sudden unexpected emergency C emergency D unexpected sudden emergency situation
87. Question 87 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The contractor gave a [rough estimate] of the total construction cost.

    A rough approximate estimate B estimate that is rough C estimate D rough estimate
88. Question 88 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: He withdrew money from the [ATM machine] near his office.

    A ATM B ATM cash machine C ATM machine D automated ATM machine
89. Question 89 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The board could not reach a [consensus of opinion] on the merger.

    A consensus B general consensus of opinion C consensus of opinion D mutual consensus of opinion
90. Question 90 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The old library became a [safe haven] for students during the protests.

    A haven that is safe B safe haven C safe secure haven D haven
91. Question 91 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Both countries agreed to strengthen [mutual cooperation] in trade and defence.

    A cooperation that is mutual B cooperation C mutual joint cooperation D mutual cooperation
92. Question 92 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Students must master the [basic fundamentals] of grammar before attempting essay writing.

    A basic fundamentals B fundamentals C fundamental basics D basic elementary fundamentals
93. Question 93 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: If this plan fails, we have no [other alternative] but to cancel the project.

    A another other alternative B other alternative C alternative D other different alternative
94. Question 94 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: He had to [repeat again] the instructions because no one understood them.

    A repeat again B say again and repeat C repeat again once more D repeat
95. Question 95 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The annual exams are usually held in [the month of January].

    A the month of January B the January month C January month of the year D January
96. Question 96 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Despite the reforms, poverty [still remains] a major challenge.

    A yet still remains B remains C still continues to remain D still remains
97. Question 97 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The project was completed within a short [period of time].

    A period of time B time period of duration C period of time span D period
98. Question 98 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The newly launched device is remarkably [small in size].

    A tiny and small in size B small C small in size D small in its size
99. Question 99 of 100

    Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The old fort was [razed to the ground] to make way for a new highway.

    A razed to the ground B razed down to the ground C razed D completely razed to the ground
100. Question 100 of 100

     Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: Only [invited guests] were allowed to enter the wedding hall.

     A specially invited guests B invited guests C guests D guests who were invited

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