So, I'm listening to CNBC on my way home today while stuck in some minor traffic. Anyway, a guy comes on and says the following two lines in order.
Last year, I went to Australia 14 times.
I went more than once a month.
Clearly, the second sentence contains redundant information. The question I have is, had he said the two lines in the opposite order, would this be more acceptable and no longer considered redundant? I found it interesting that order might play a role in qualifying the nature of sentences.
I think your premise is incorrect. Saying “I went more than once a month” is not redundant with the first sentence. Obviously it is insane to be flying down under 14 times a year but it is possible to have all 14 trips concentrated in 6-9 month interval. His second sentence more or less indicates that his trips were just about evenly spread over the year.
ReplyDeleteI still can't get over the fact that that guy flew to Aussie-Land 14 times in one year. That's just insane. All that air travel must take a toll on his body.
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