Grammar explained: hedging – softening opinions and criticism
Grammar · Hedging · C1 · 30 min. Sound diplomatic: I'd say…, it isn't quite…, I was wondering if…
About this worksheet
Sound diplomatic: I'd say…, it isn't quite…, I was wondering if…
- Level
- C1
- Category
- Grammar
- Topic
- Hedging
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Exercises
- Grammar explanation box, Matching, Multiple choice, True / False, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
- Answer key
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On the sheet
- Grammar explanation box: Softening what you say
- Matching: Match the direct comments to the softer versions.
- Multiple choice: Choose the correct option to soften each comment.
- True / False: Are the softened sentences correct? Write T (correct) or F (incorrect)
- Speaking / writing task: A colleague asks for feedback on a draft presentation. Write 5–6 diplo
- Writing lines: Write your answer here.
