'empty space flat' vs. 'empty flat'

Alba · Mon May 22, 2006 1:30 am *'empty space flat' vs. 'empty flat'*

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #103 "Agatha Christie test questions", question 6

The police found her ......... flat but there was no sign of Agatha Christie.

(a) empty
(b) emptiness
(c) empty space

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #103 "Agatha Christie test questions", answer 6

The police found her empty flat but there was no sign of Agatha Christie.

Correct answer: (a) empty

Your answer was: incorrect
The police found her empty space flat but there was no sign of Agatha Christie.
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Why is not correct empty space?

Alba

Pamela · Mon May 22, 2006 7:23 am *'empty space flat' vs. 'empty flat'*

Why "space" if there is already a "flat"."Space" is redundant.

Conchita · Mon May 22, 2006 10:48 am *'empty space flat' vs. 'empty flat'*

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