Spot the Errors - English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC for Q. 26532

Q.  I forgot (1)  / to return back (2)  / the books (3)  / to you. (4)  / No Error (5)
- Published on 31 Jan 17

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5

ANSWER: 2
 
Remove 'back'.

'Return' means to give back. Use of 'back' with 'return' is incorrect.

The correct sentence would be: I forgot to return the books to you.

Do not use ‘back’ with any of the following words:

Recast, Recall, Recede, Reiterate, Rebuild, Repeat, Recapitulate, Retreat, Reimburse, Return
The same rule applies for the use of 'again'.

Do not use 'again' with the following words:

Recast, Recall, Recede, Reiterate, Rebuild, Repeat, Recapitulate, Retreat, Reimburse, Return
Example: Please repeat again the sentence.

'Repeat' itself means 'to do again'.

The correct sentence should be: Please repeat the sentence.

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