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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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The oil paintings were on display

The oil paintings were on display at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

Hi,
Is "oil" in the above redundant? Thanks.
  

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Hi, No. You can paint with paint that is not oil-based, eg water-colours. Clive

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Hi,
No.
You can paint with paint that is not oil-based, eg water-colours.

Clive