Hedging Language

Correct the overgeneralizations by replacing (will not) by hedge words

Stronger punishment .................................... lead to a significant reduction in crime.

• sometimes

• is unlikely to

• is associated with

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)

Is "roughly" a hedge?

• YES

• NO

"The meeting starts at .................. 3 PM"

(7 letters, starts with "r")

"It’s roughly probable that he’ll lose his job"

Does this sentence make sense?

• YES

• NO