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Zorluk: Çok zorEliminating Redundancy

The paleontologists examined the apex predator's fossilized jaw, it was uniquely adapted for the sole and exclusive purpose of crushing dense bone.

Which of the following choices, if used to replace the underlined portion, most effectively eliminates the redundancy in the sentence?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. B
    which was uniquely adapted. Since it was designed solely for
  3. C
    it was uniquely adapted for
  4. which was uniquely adapted forCevap

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The correct choice is the option that uses 'which was uniquely adapted for' to create a subordinate clause and eliminate redundant wording.
The correct option resolves the comma splice by using the relative pronoun 'which' to subordinate the second clause, and it removes the redundant synonyms 'sole' and 'exclusive' to make the sentence concise.

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1
Identify any grammatical errors in the original sentence.
The clause starting with 'it was' creates a comma splice when joined to the first independent clause with only a comma.
Before looking at style, ensure the grammar is correct.
2
Identify redundant phrasing in the underlined portion.
The terms 'sole' and 'exclusive' are synonymous, and 'purpose of crushing' is wordier than necessary.
Redundancy weakens style and should be eliminated.
3
Evaluate the options to find one that resolves both the comma splice and the redundancy.
The option using 'which was uniquely adapted for' resolves the comma splice and eliminates the redundancy.
This option is both grammatically correct and concise.

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