Hedging Language Assessment

Which of the following phrases is an example of hedging language? A) Definitely B) Possibly C) Certainly D) Absolutely

• Potentially

• B

• Likely

• Possibly

Why is hedging language important in academic writing? A) To confuse the readers B) To show arrogance C) To express certainty D) To indicate caution

• D

• To display ignorance

• To mislead the audience

• To demonstrate overconfidence

In the sentence 'This study suggests that...', what function does 'suggests' serve? A) Hedging language B) Assertive language C) Formal language D) Informal language

• B) Assertive language

• A) Hedging language

• C) Formal language

• D) Informal language

What is the purpose of using hedging language in academic writing? A) To make bold claims B) To show uncertainty C) To provide evidence D) To state facts

• C) To provide evidence

• B) To show uncertainty

• A) To make bold claims

• D) To state facts

Which of the following sentences uses hedging language effectively? A) 'This is the only possible conclusion.' B) 'It is likely that this theory is correct.' C) 'I am absolutely certain about my findings.' D) 'There is no doubt that this is true.'

• A) 'This is the only possible conclusion.'

• C) 'I am absolutely certain about my findings.'

• B) 'It is likely that this theory is correct.'

• D) 'There is no doubt that this is true.'

What is the role of hedging language in academic writing? A) To make definitive statements B) To express confidence C) To acknowledge limitations D) To persuade the readers

• C

• B) To emphasize key points

• D) To summarize findings

• A) To state opinions

Which phrase is an example of hedging language? A) Undoubtedly B) Without a doubt C) It is possible that D) Clearly

• C

• Certainly

• No doubt about it

• Absolutely

How does hedging language contribute to the credibility of academic writing? A) By making bold claims B) By showing certainty C) By acknowledging uncertainty D) By avoiding evidence

• D) By avoiding evidence

• B) By showing certainty

• A) By making bold claims

• C

Which of the following sentences uses hedging language appropriately? A) 'This is the absolute truth.' B) 'It is likely that this hypothesis is correct.' C) 'I am completely sure of my results.' D) 'There is no room for doubt.'

• C) 'I am completely sure of my results.'

• A) 'This is the absolute truth.'

• D) 'There is no room for doubt.'

• B) 'It is likely that this hypothesis is correct.'

What effect does hedging language have on the tone of academic writing? A) Makes it more assertive B) Makes it less formal C) Makes it more cautious D) Makes it less credible

• D) Makes it less credible

• A) Makes it more assertive

• B) Makes it less formal

• C) Makes it more cautious