Error spotting — redundancy with 'both' and 'two': Choose the erroneous part (A/B/C) — mark D if correct — 'Both of you two / can come with me / to the play tonight / No error.'
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ABoth of you two
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Bcan come with me
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Cto the play tonight
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: Both of you two
Explanation
Given data
- Parts: (A) Both of you two (B) can come with me (C) to the play tonight (D) No error.
Concept/Approach: Avoiding tautology'Both' already implies two; adding 'two' is redundant. Acceptable forms: 'Both of you' or 'you two'.
Step-by-step correction1) Remove redundancy: 'Both of you two' → 'Both of you' / 'You two'.2) Final: 'Both of you can come with me to the play tonight.'
Common pitfallsDoubling quantifiers that convey the same meaning.
Final AnswerPart A is erroneous due to redundancy.