Which of the following sentences avoids the use of redundant words?
A) The customer returned back the phone stating trivial reasons.
B) We should plan in advance for the future.
C) At the present time, we are conducting two surveys.
D) I am interested in learning more about this procedure.
E) This chapter discusses the basic fundamentals of clear writing.

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Sentences A, B, C, and E all contain redundant phrases: "returned back" (return implies going back), "plan in advance" (planning is inherently about the future), "at the present time" (present is sufficient), and "basic fundamentals" (fundamentals are inherently basic). Sentence D is clear and free from redundancy.

Which of the Following Sentences Avoids the Use of Redundant