Language/English/Grammar/More-on-Tautology

More on tautology This is a completion of the lesson on tautology.

Further Advice on Avoiding Tautology • Rearrange the sentence if necessary:

◇ The reason she fell down was because she tripped. (not so good)
◇ She fell down because she tripped.

There are other expressions that result in tautology. These include: Eject out Cope up with Reverse back Lend out But, however Past history Essential necessity Combine together Eventualities that would occur Can be able Should in case Square in shape Joint partnership Scamper about Appealing to the eye

• Finally, avoid using words that describe something which can do without the explanation as it is inherent.

◇ When he woke up, he watched the sun rise from the east. (wrong)
◇ When he woke up, he watched the sun rise. (correct)
◇ When he woke up, he watched the sunrise. (correct)