How often do you hear someone on television say “end result,” “brief moment,” or “first and foremost”? These are just three of the most common examples of ways we unnecessarily double-up on words.
Maybe we think redundant words add emphasis, but actually they create a subtle distraction. Although we often hear them in newscasts and may use them in our everyday speech, we should avoid them in our writing.
Take the time to read over a long list of redundancies (Click Here ), and you’ll improve your feel for what you should watch for in your writing.
For examples of redundancies in sentences, Click Here .
Frank, these are great lists! When it comes to working with words, you’re a Master Mechanic!
Frank, you’re brilliant!!