Hedging Language worksheet
Expressing caution and tentativeness in academic writing
The rule
Hedges soften claims: might, appear to, tend to, broadly, arguably.
4 exercises · 40 questions · answer key on the last page
What is on the sheet
1
Hedging Modals & Verbs
EasyChoose the best hedging expression.
The results ___ suggest a link.
2
Hedging Adverbs & Phrases
MediumChoose the correct hedging phrase.
___, the plan has merit.
3
Hedging with It-Constructions
HardChoose the correct it-hedge.
___ that change is needed.
4
Rewrite Using Hedging Language
Very HardRewrite to make the claim more tentative.
Technology causes inequality.
Using this in class
Print as many copies as you need. There is a name and date line at the top, the exercises run over the first pages, and the answer key sits on its own page at the end, so you can keep it or hand it out. No attribution required, no account needed.
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