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Learn from mistakes.
"In the following examples the word or words in parentheses are uncalled for and should be omitted:
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Fill the glass (full).
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They appeared to be talking (together) on private affairs.
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I saw the boy and his sister (both) in the garden.
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He went into the country last week and returned (back) yesterday.
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The subject (matter) of his discourse was excellent.
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You need not wonder that the (subject) matter of his discourse was excellent; it was taken from the Bible.
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They followed (after) him, but could not overtake him.
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The same sentiments may be found throughout (the whole of) the book.
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I was very ill every day (of my life) last week.
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That was the (sum and) substance of his discourse.
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He took wine and water and mixed them (both) together.
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He descended (down) the steps to the cellar.
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He fell (down) from the top of the house.
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I hope you will return (again) soon.
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The things he took away he restored (again).
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The thief who stole my watch was compelled to restore it (back again).
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It is equally (the same) to me whether I have it today or tomorrow.
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She said, (says she) the report is false; and he replied, (says he) if it be not correct I have been misinformed.
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I took my place in the cars (for) to go to New York.
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They need not (to) call upon him.
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Nothing (else) but that would satisfy him.
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Whenever I ride in the cars I (always) find it prejudicial to my health.
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He was the first (of all) at the meeting.
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He was the tallest of (all) the brothers.
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You are the tallest of (all) your family.
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Whenever I pass the house he is (always) at the door.
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The rain has penetrated (through) the roof.
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Besides my uncle and aunt there was (also) my grandfather at the church.
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It should (ever) be your constant endeavor to please your family.
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If it is true as you have heard (then) his situation is indeed pitiful.
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Either this (here) man or that (there) woman has (got) it.
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Where is the fire (at)?
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Did you sleep in church? Not that I know (of).
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I never before (in my life) met (with) such a stupid man.
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(For) why did he postpone it?
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Because (why) he could not attend.
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What age is he? (Why) I don't know.
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He called on me (for) to ask my opinion.
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I don't know where I am (at).
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I looked in (at) the window.
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I passed (by) the house.
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He (always) came every Sunday.
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Moreover, (also) we wish to say he was in error.
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It is not long (ago) since he was here.
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Two men went into the wood (in order) to cut (down) trees."
