Hedging Language Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'perhaps'?

• maybe or possibly

• definitely

• certainly

• absolutely

Give an example of a sentence using the word 'possibly'.

• I will possibly go to the party tomorrow if I finish my work on time.

• I will possibly go to the party yesterday if I finish my work on time.

• I possibly went to the party tomorrow if I finish my work on time.

• I possibly will go to the party tomorrow if I finish my work on time.

Explain the meaning of the phrase 'it is likely'.

• The phrase 'it is likely' means that it is impossible for something to happen or be true.

• The phrase 'it is likely' means that there is a good chance or probability of something happening or being true.

• The phrase 'it is likely' means that there is a small chance or probability of something happening or being true.

• The phrase 'it is likely' means that it is certain that something will happen or be true.

Provide a synonym for the word 'probably'.

• possibly

• likely

• feasibly

• presumably

What does the term 'to some extent' indicate?

• Partially true or applicable

• Only true in specific cases

• Not at all true or applicable

• Completely true or applicable

How would you use the phrase 'it seems that' in a sentence?

• You can use the phrase 'it seems that' in a sentence to indicate a tentative conclusion or assumption, such as 'It seems that the project is running behind schedule.'

• It seems that I can fly without wings.

• It seems that the sun rises in the west.

• It seems that the sky is green.

Define the word 'suggest'.

• To discourage or dissuade someone

• To propose or recommend something for consideration.

• To ignore or overlook something

• To refuse or deny something

Use the word 'seemingly' in a sentence.

• The movie was seemingly interesting, but it turned out to be boring.

• She was seemingly happy, but deep down she was struggling with her emotions.

• The cake was seemingly delicious, but it had a strange aftertaste.

• He seemingly passed the test, but he actually cheated.

What does the phrase 'in some cases' imply?

• It implies that the situation is always true

• It implies that the situation is never true

• It implies that the situation or statement may not be true in all instances.

• It implies that the situation is only true on weekends

Give an example of a sentence using the word 'apparently'.

• Apparently, he was not at home when we called.

• Apparently, the store is closed on Sundays.

• Apparently, the movie was sold out.

• Apparently, she had already left before we arrived.