Question

which sentence contains a redundant phrase? a redundant phrase may be very short, and a sentence which contains one may also be short. redundancy means that the phrase adds no information to the sentence and can be removed without loss of meaning a chambray, silk, and denim are my three favorite fabrics b francis completed his report about the recycling programs in fifty major cities c although we are few as to number, we are confident that we will make a difference d donations to the adopt - a - classroom projects support the purchase of popular books

Explanation:

In option C, "few as to number" is redundant. "Few" already conveys the idea of a small quantity, and adding "as to number" doesn't add new meaning. The other options have no such redundant phrases.

Answer:

C. Although we are few as to number, we are confident that we will make a difference