Common mistake Repetition of two words ('at the at the')
Common Mistake: Repetition of two words
One common mistake that many writers make is the repetition of two words within a sentence or phrase. This often happens when a writer inadvertently includes the same word twice, making the sentence redundant and less effective.
Examples
- He was shocked by the news that he heard at the at the meeting.
- She had a feeling of déjà vu that she couldn't quite shake off off.
- The students were asked to write an essay about about their favorite book.
As you can see from the examples above, the repetition of two words can easily occur and go unnoticed. However, it can significantly impact the clarity and meaning of your writing. Luckily, there is a solution to help you identify and correct this mistake.
Linguix Grammar Checker is an advanced tool that can help you spot and fix repetition errors in your writing. By using this tool, you can ensure that your sentences are concise and error-free.
Repetition of two words ('at the at the') mistake examples
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Incorrect:Hepatology at the at the turn of centuries.Correct:Hepatology at the turn of centuries.
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Incorrect:Again he returned to the study and placed the lamp on the on the tableCorrect:Again he returned to the study and placed the lamp on the table
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Incorrect:A handicapped accessible shuttle bus is available from the from the Purdue University parking lot.Correct:A handicapped accessible shuttle bus is available from the Purdue University parking lot.
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Incorrect:The house was as dark as dark.Correct:The house was as dark.
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Correct:All we wanted to do was to stand very quietly and look and look and look.
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Correct:In an era where bond yields are already as low as low can be, quantitative easing promises to be...
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Correct:The white spots are saturated -- as white as white can be -- and all the enhancements that everyone is...
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Correct:What if you're not as good as good should be?
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Correct:Northern California dispatches from 2015 were as bad as bad could be.
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Correct:He needed a bell as big as Big Ben.
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Correct:Very few men were as big as Big Rich.
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Correct:I saw Jim and Mary taking a walk hand in hand in the park.
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Correct:Jane calls a spade a spade.
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Correct:It is very far as far as I know.
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Correct:Entertainment is about to get as real as real life and nothing will ever be the same.
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Correct:No credit is almost as bad as bad credit.
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Correct:He accuses the public health lobby of being just as big as big business.
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Correct:I think this rule should be replaced step by step by new rules.
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Correct:It moves from side to side.
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Correct:He goes door to door to convince people of his campaign.
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Correct:Mic check, one three one three.
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Correct:He does that from time to time to improve his skills.
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Correct:Please call one two six six six six zero.
