Grammar explained: modality & hedging
Grammar · Modality & hedging · C2 · 30 min. May, tend to, appear, likely, arguably, to some extent: softening claims so they match the evidence, without over-hedging.
About this worksheet
May, tend to, appear, likely, arguably, to some extent: softening claims so they match the evidence, without over-hedging.
- Level
- C2
- Category
- Grammar
- Topic
- Modality & hedging
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Exercises
- Grammar explanation box, True / False, Gap-fill, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
- Answer key
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On the sheet
- Grammar explanation box: How to hedge a claim
- True / False: Are the sentences correct? Write T (correct) or F (incorrect).
- Gap-fill: Complete the sentences with words from the box.
- Gap-fill: Rewrite each claim in a hedged form. Use the word in brackets.
- Speaking / writing task: Rewrite this over-confident paragraph in a hedged academic style (80–1
- Writing lines: Write your answer here.
