Redundancy (DET)

Removing redundant (unnecessary) words can clean up writing. Similar to tautologies, redundant words add nothing to what is already there.

Word or phrase	Example with and without redundancy
it is	Redundant example: The computer updates when it is connected to the Internet Better example: The computer updates when connected to the Internet
of	Redundant example: Contact someone outside of TAFE Better example: Contact someone outside TAFE
that	Redundant example: We pay for the copies that we make Better example: We pay for the copies we make.
there are	Redundant example: The files that are in the folder… Better example: The files in the folder…
then	Redundant example: If this process is in place then updates will run smoothly Better example: Updates will run smoothly if this process is in place
to	Redundant example: I sent the email to you Better example: I sent you the email