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UPCAT English practice question 45: Which phrase is redundant?

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A. advance planning

Planning is by definition done in advance, so "advance" adds nothing. The other modifiers each narrow the meaning.

Which phrase is redundant?

  1. advance planningCorrect
  2. careful planning
  3. long-term planning
  4. strategic planning

Why A is correct

Planning is by definition done in advance, so "advance" adds nothing. The other modifiers each narrow the meaning.

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