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Q · Common Redundant Phrases to AvoidModerate · 45s
Identify the redundancy in: 'She climbed up the ladder swiftly.'
TopicCommon Redundant Phrases to Avoid
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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'Climbed' already means 'went up', so 'up' is redundant.
Final Answer: Option A — climbed up