The above-mentioned book is an example of A) a redundancy. B) ...

[leilurhhh]

The above-mentioned book is an example of
 
  A) a redundancy.
  B) a strung-out sentence.
  C) an indefinite pronoun starter.
  D) an awkward reference.
  E) a camouflaged verb.

Question 2

Visible to the eye is an example of
 
  A) a clich.
  B) a redundancy.
  C) the passive voice.
  D) obsolete language.
  E) hedging.

[sultansheikh]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Rather than use such confusing and antiquated constructions as the above-mentioned book, refer directly to the book by name or description.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) If something is visible then it can be seen with the eye. Therefore, the phrase visible to the eye is redundant because it is unnecessarily repeating the same idea twice.