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Mastering Hedging in Academic Writing

Authored by Ace De Leon

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Mastering Hedging in Academic Writing
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hedging phrase?

A hedging phrase is a definitive statement.

A hedging phrase is a type of punctuation.

A hedging phrase is a linguistic expression that indicates uncertainty or softens a statement.

A hedging phrase is a synonym for a fact.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the hedging phrase in the following sentence: 'The results may suggest a correlation.'

definitely shows

may suggest

is likely to prove

could indicate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of hedging?

It is obvious that...

It seems that...

It is certain that...

It is clear that...

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can hedging improve the strength of an argument?

Hedging improves the strength of an argument by adding nuance and acknowledging uncertainty.

Hedging makes an argument more aggressive and definitive.

Hedging simplifies the argument by removing complex ideas.

Hedging eliminates all uncertainty from an argument.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Integrate a hedging phrase into this statement: 'The study shows significant results.'

The study confirms significant results.

The study indicates no significant results.

The study shows minor results.

The study may suggest significant results.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the hedging phrase in this statement: 'This approach could potentially lead to better outcomes.'

This approach

lead to

better outcomes

could potentially

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using hedging language in academic writing?

To express uncertainty and caution in claims.

To eliminate any ambiguity in statements.

To simplify complex ideas for clarity.

To assert absolute certainty in arguments.

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