What is a common mistake when using words in sentences?

Understanding Common Mistakes in Language Usage

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English
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1st - 3rd Grade
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Hard

Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using words that are not appropriate for the context
Using words in the wrong order
Using words with incorrect spelling
Using words that are not in the dictionary
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does redundancy in language refer to?
Using complex words
Using too many adjectives
Using slang in formal writing
Repeating the same word unnecessarily
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of redundancy?
The quick brown fox
An old ancient artifact
The the cat
A very tall building
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can redundancy be avoided in writing?
By avoiding repetition of words
By using shorter sentences
By using more adjectives
By using synonyms
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of redundancy on communication?
It makes communication clearer
It makes communication more engaging
It can make communication confusing
It has no effect on communication
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