Is "his" redundant?

English grammar questions, answered by Alan

Moderator: Alan

Locked
tamguatlay
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
Posts: 602
Joined: Wed May 07, 2008 3:58 pm
Status: Learner of English

Is "his" redundant?

Post by tamguatlay »

On Tuesday, Malaysian drug trafficker Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam, who is facing execution, was granted a stay of his execution by a three-judge Court of Appeal after he tested positive for Covid-19.

Is "his" redundant?

Thanks.
User avatar
Alan
Teacher/Moderator
Teacher/Moderator
Posts: 15208
Joined: Mon Dec 29, 2003 7:56 pm
Status: Teacher of English
Location: Japan

Re: Is "his" redundant?

Post by Alan »

Not merely redundant, incorrect!
Locked