UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) Practice Test

Which sentence best exemplifies redundancy?

1. The plant grows well in sunlight.

2. The children play in the park every day.

3. He is a tall man with a large height.

4. The report was well-received by the committee.

The correct answer is: He is a tall man with a large height.

Redundancy in language occurs when a phrase includes needless repetition or superfluous information that does not add value to the sentence’s meaning. The chosen sentence demonstrates redundancy through the phrase "large height." Since height inherently conveys how tall a person is, stating "large height" is unnecessary. The use of "tall" already conveys this meaning, making the additional descriptor redundant. In contrast, the other sentences convey clear and distinct ideas without unnecessary repetition. They provide specific information without overlapping or contradicting, maintaining clarity and conciseness in their descriptions.