Question

choose the underlined phrase that can be omitted from the sentence with no loss of meaning. i bought a down - filled sleeping bag for the purpose of camping in the mountains in winter. the purpose of in the mountains in winter

Explanation:

"For the purpose of" is a redundant phrase in English. "I bought a down - filled sleeping bag for camping" conveys the same basic meaning. The location and time details "in the mountains in winter" can be important for context but "for the purpose of" is not essential.

Answer:

the purpose of