Question

Which of the following sentences contains surplus words? Multiple Choice

• It should be understood that attendance is expected at the staff meeting every Friday.

• After reviewing the request, I decided to approve it.

• The company had to lay off 20 percent of its staff.

• Employees have the right to voice their opinion.

• The committee reviewed the grant proposals.

Answer 1

It should be understood that attendance is expected at the staff meeting every Friday is the sentence which contains surplus words. After eliminating surplus words, this sentence could have been written like attendance is expected at the staff meeting every Friday.