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Month: November 2007

“Please list out what you want.”

Adverbs, Common English Blunders

I often see or hear this.

Problem:
The adverb “out” in “list out” is redundant.

Explanation:
“List” implies sharing information with others.

“Out” implies sharing information with others.

Therefore, “out” in “list out” is redundant.

Solution:
“Please list what you want.”

November 9, 2007May 31, 2011 Kirk

“I’m waiting for him to reply back.”

Adverbs, Common English Blunders, Self-negation

I frequently hear this.

Problem:
The adverb “back” in “reply back” is redundant.

Explanation:
The “re” in “reply” means back. Therefore, one could argue that a “reply back” would never reach the intended recipient.

Solution:
“I’m waiting for him to reply.”

November 8, 2007December 18, 2007 Kirk

“I’ll share out the document.”

Adverbs, Common English Blunders

I frequently hear this.

Problem:
The adverb “out” in “share out” is redundant.

Explanation:
“Share” implies distribution.

“Out” implies distribution.

So “out” in “share out” is redundant.

Solution:
“I’ll share the document.”

November 7, 2007May 31, 2011 Kirk

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