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प्रश्न
Notice the element of repetition in the following sentence and decide
whether it is acceptable or not. Give reason in support of your opinion.
- The incident took place today at around 6 a.m. in the morning.
विकल्प
Acceptable
Not acceptable
उत्तर
Not acceptable -
The word ‘a.m.’ is enough. After that ‘in the morning’ is unnecessary.
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