
Vague words
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English
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Professional Development
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are vague words?
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Vague words are terms that lack precise meaning and can be interpreted in multiple ways, often used to express uncertainty or approximation.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a vague word used to indicate approximation.
Back
'Give or take' is a vague phrase used to indicate an approximation, suggesting a small margin of error.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'more or less' imply in a statement?
Back
'More or less' implies a degree of uncertainty, suggesting that the information is not exact but close to the truth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can 'or something' be used in conversation?
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'Or something' is used to indicate that there are other possibilities or options that are not explicitly mentioned.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does 'somewhere in the region of' mean?
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'Somewhere in the region of' is a phrase used to express an approximate amount or value, indicating that the exact figure is not known.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of vague words in communication?
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Vague words help convey uncertainty, allow for flexibility in interpretation, and can soften statements.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Provide an example of a vague phrase that indicates quantity.
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'Quite a few' is a vague phrase that suggests a significant but unspecified number.
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