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Q · Common Redundant Phrases to Avoid45s
Which part is redundant in: 'We have a past history of this problem.'
TopicCommon Redundant Phrases to Avoid
Question Typemultiple choice
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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'History' already means past events, so 'past' is redundant.
Final Answer: Option 'Revert' means 'go back' already, so 'back' is redundant.