Hedging Language

Are any hedge words used in this conversation?

• YES

• NO

Could I ................. ask you to move your chair a little?

(8 letters, starts with p)

Things aren't always what they .................... to be.

(6 letters)

It's highly ................... that he'll lose his job.

(8 letters)

It ............. rain this afternoon, so bring an umbrella.

(5 letters)

Is "absolutely" a hedge?

• YES

• NO

A hedge has the same meaning with "maybe"?

(7 letters)

Choose the hedging language to correct the overgeneralizations below and maintain a neutral tone.

The overgeneralization errors have already been in (...).

2. (Experts are certain) .................................... that she will become the next world champion.

• It is believed that

• There is a possibility that

• Expert suggest

Write the word functioning as hedges to correct the overgeneralizations below:

The overgeneralization errors have already been in (...).

2. (All) .................................... students in the class think he is the best teacher.

3. (4 letters)

Write the word functioning as hedges to correct the overgeneralizations below:

The overgeneralization errors have already been in (...).

He (never) talks to his classmates.

(9 letters)