Hedging language

Rewrite the sentence using the verb in brackets. Male gorillas are more aggressive than female gorillas. (tend)

Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets. Solar power is cheap and clean. (relatively)

Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets. Having a degree means you get a better job in the future. (could)

Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets. The study shows that smoking is the main cause of cancer. (seem)

Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets. Young people use social media more. (tend)

Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets. Playing violent video games causes aggression. (may)

Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets. Mars is the focus of much scientific study and the most likely planet for human colonisation. (considered

Which sentence IS NOT an example of hedging language.

• Eating fast food is bad and should be avoided.

• Many people say that eating fast food is bad and should be avoided.

• Eating fast food is potentially bad and should be avoided.

• Eating fast food is believed to be bad and should be avoided.

Which sentences ARE examples of hedging language.

• Politicians are typically seen as dishonest.

• Politicians are dishonest.

• Politicians are often said to be dishonest.

• The general assumptions is that politicians are dishonest.

Which sentences ARE examples of hedging language.

• Coral reefs are most likely affected by rising sea temperatures.

• Coral reefs appear to be affected by rising sea temperatures.

• Coral reefs are affected by sea temperatures.

• Coral reefs seem to be affected by rising sea temperatures.