This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Hedging In Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Hedging In Writing Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Analyze the effectiveness of the hedging in the statement:'The findings suggest a possible correlation.' A) The findings definitely indicate a strong correlation. B) The findings prove a direct correlation. C) The findings suggest a certain correlation. D) The hedging in the statement 'The findings suggest a possible correlation' is effective in conveying uncertainty and acknowledging the limitations of the correlation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The hedging in the statement 'The findings suggest a possible correlation' is effective in conveying uncertainty and acknowledging the limitations of the correlation. 2. Ciri utama instrumen hedging adalah A) Dokumentasi yang lengkap harus tersedia pada saat awal kontrak. B) Harus efektif tinggi pada tahun pertama kontrak hedging. C) Harus berisi klausa non-kinerja sebagai underlying kinerja suatu aset. D) Harus memiliki satu atau lebih underlying. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Harus memiliki satu atau lebih underlying. 3. Which of the following is an example of a hedging strategy? A) There's no doubt that. B) It's probable that. C) The study definitely proofs. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It's probable that. 4. Which of the following verbs is often used in hedging? A) Confirm. B) Suggest. C) Assert. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Suggest. 5. Which modal best hedges the statement below? "Social media ..... improve communication among students." A) Must. B) Will. C) Could. D) Shall. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Could. 6. Which of the following sentences uses hedging language appropriately? A) 'This is the absolute truth.' B) 'It is likely that this hypothesis is correct.' C) 'I am completely sure of my results.' D) 'There is no room for doubt.' A) 'It is likely that this hypothesis is correct.'. B) 'This is the absolute truth.'. C) 'There is no room for doubt.'. D) 'I am completely sure of my results.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'It is likely that this hypothesis is correct.'. 7. Which sentence is more hedged? A) It is believed that humans only use 10% of their brains. B) Humans only use 10% of their brains. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is believed that humans only use 10% of their brains. 8. Which is not a modal verb used in hedging? A) Should. B) Maybe. C) Could. D) Might. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Maybe. 9. Which sentence is neutral style? A) Help me now!. B) Could you please help me?. C) Assist me immediately. D) Can you help me?. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Can you help me?. 10. Some readers may find this argument convincing. A) Might. B) Should. C) Would. D) May. E) Could. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) May. 11. Which modal verb would best soften the claim below? "This solution ..... be the best way to reduce pollution." A) Must. B) Can. C) Might. D) Shall. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Might. 12. Choose the word which has the strongest meaning. A) Unlikely. B) Possible. C) Certain. D) Probable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Certain. 13. Which sentence uses hedging? A) It rained yesterday. B) Rain is water. C) It will rain tomorrow. D) It might rain tomorrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It might rain tomorrow. 14. This solution could address the issue of overcrowded classrooms. A) May. B) Could. C) Would. D) Should. E) Might. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Could. 15. Why is it important for us to use hedging in our academic writing? A) To show a more detailed approach to an argument. B) To show a more concise approach to an argument. C) To show a balanced approach to an argument. D) To show more examples within an argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To show a balanced approach to an argument. 16. Which is not an adverb used in hedging? A) Maybe. B) Perhaps. C) Could. D) Potentially. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Could. 17. Which quantifier shows hedging? A) All. B) Some. C) None. D) Every. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Some. 18. Which of the following is an example of hedging:'It seems that', 'Definitely', or 'Clearly'? A) It seems that. B) Clearly not. C) Absolutely. D) Without a doubt. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It seems that. 19. Rewrite the sentence:The new law will solve the problem. A) The new law should solve the problem. B) The new law might solve the problem. C) The new law cannot solve the problem. D) The new law will definitely solve the problem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The new law might solve the problem. 20. Which of the following is true about cross-hedging in foreign exchange? A) It involves using a derivative instrument based on a different but correlated currency to the one being hedged. B) It is only used when the cost of hedging in the original currency is low. C) It involves using a derivative instrument based on the same currency being hedged. D) It is not a common strategy in foreign exchange. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It involves using a derivative instrument based on a different but correlated currency to the one being hedged. 21. Choose the correct word for the space.The US economy grew ..... faster in the first quarter than was expected. A) Fairly. B) Slightly. C) Approximately. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Slightly. 22. What is a characteristic of an option? A) Must be settled daily. B) Gives the holder the right but not the obligation to buy or sell. C) Negotiated with a counterparty. D) Covers a stream of future payments. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Gives the holder the right but not the obligation to buy or sell. 23. Derivatif adalah instrumen keuangan yang nilainya diturunkan dari perubahan beberapa item berikut ini, kecuali A) Stock prices. B) Mortgage and currency rates. C) Commodity prices. D) Discount on accounts receivable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Discount on accounts receivable. 24. Which phrase is an example of hedging language? A) Undoubtedly B) Without a doubt C) It is possible that D) Clearly A) C. B) No doubt about it. C) Certainly. D) Absolutely. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C. 25. Which of the following sentences uses hedging effectively? A) The data clearly indicates a trend. B) The data indicates a trend. C) The data suggests a trend without doubt. D) The data certainly indicates a trend. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The data indicates a trend. 26. This method improves writing skills. A) This method does not improve writing skills. B) This method will improve writing skills. C) This method may improve writing skills. D) This method improves writing skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) This method may improve writing skills. 27. The origins of the universe ..... remain a mystery. A) Could. B) Always. C) Definitely. D) Must. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Could. 28. Match:Appear $\rightarrow$? A) Looks like. B) Possibility. C) Recommend or imply. D) Give signs of. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Looks like. 29. Point out the hedging words in the statement:'It is likely that further research will confirm these findings.' A) Never. B) Definitely. C) 'likely', 'will confirm'. D) Possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 'likely', 'will confirm'. 30. USM students probably go on an exchange at least once in their university life. A) Too assertive. B) No hedging. C) Impeccable!. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Impeccable!. 31. How is hedging typically used in research papers? A) Hedging is a technique to increase the length of research papers. B) Hedging is used to assert strong conclusions in research papers. C) Hedging is typically used to express uncertainty and caution in research papers. D) Hedging is employed to eliminate uncertainty in research findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hedging is typically used to express uncertainty and caution in research papers. 32. Why is it important to use modals when presenting arguments? A) To express uncertainty, avoid sounding overly aggressive, and acknowledge other perspectives. B) To make the argument more complex and difficult to understand. C) To ensure the argument is always correct and indisputable. D) To eliminate the need for evidence in the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To express uncertainty, avoid sounding overly aggressive, and acknowledge other perspectives. 33. Fill in each blank with an appropriate modal verb. Educators ..... consider alternative teaching methods. A) Might. B) Would. C) Should. D) Could. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Should. 34. This is undoubtedly because Chinese students' family members are Hokkien speakers. A) Too assertive. B) No hedging. C) Impeccable!. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Too assertive. 35. A:The winter sales were so cheap last year, weren't they?B: ..... , the prices were not as cheap as I had been expecting. A) Anyway. B) Basically. C) From what I understand. D) Actually. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Actually. 36. Hedging can help an academic writer to: A) Avoid making unsupported claims. B) Make their writing less clear. C) Ignore evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Avoid making unsupported claims. 37. Which of the following sentences uses hedging language effectively? A) 'This is the only possible conclusion.' B) 'It is likely that this theory is correct.' C) 'I am absolutely certain about my findings.' D) 'There is no doubt that this is true.' A) 'It is likely that this theory is correct.'. B) 'I am absolutely certain about my findings.'. C) 'This is the only possible conclusion.'. D) 'There is no doubt that this is true.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'It is likely that this theory is correct.'. 38. Finish the sentence:Boosting language is used to ..... A) Make your writing more cautious. B) Make your writing stronger. C) Make your writing both more cautious and stronger. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Make your writing stronger. 39. What statement about human knowledge is hedged? A) Scientists know exactly how consciousness works. B) Consciousness is completely explained by biology. C) It is believed that consciousness is linked to brain networks. D) Everyone agrees on consciousness. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is believed that consciousness is linked to brain networks. 40. A: ..... , people who go to Cambridge University have fantastic employment prospects. B:Yes, it's true that we do have better opportunities than most. A) Basically. B) Anyway. C) As you know. D) Actually. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As you know. 41. Rewrite the following sentence using hedging:'The theory is correct.' A) The theory is absolutely wrong. B) The theory is definitely correct. C) The theory is probably incorrect. D) The theory may be correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The theory may be correct. 42. Using 'could' or 'might' shows that a writer is completely sure about something. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 43. Which one is using hedging? A) The use of sustainable materials will save the planet. B) Perhaps the use of sustainable materials will save the planet. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Perhaps the use of sustainable materials will save the planet. 44. Paraphrasing can help you avoid ..... It is taking another person's ideas or words and presenting them as your own. This is not only a serious academic offense, but it is also illegal in many cases. Use your own words when you write, and always give credit to others whose ideas you use. A) Getting int trouble. B) Pledging. C) Cheating. D) Plagiarism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Plagiarism. 45. In argumentative writing, hedging with modals helps the writer: A) Avoid expressing opinions. B) Show certainty about all claims. C) Present ideas more diplomatically. D) Strengthen emotional appeals. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Present ideas more diplomatically. 46. Fill in each blank with an appropriate modal verb. Students ..... benefit from more flexible schedules. A) May. B) Might. C) Could. D) Should. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) May. 47. Kontrak atau instrumen keuangan yang memungkinkan penggunaannya untuk meminimalkan, menghilangkan, atau paling tidak mengalihkan risiko pasar pada pundak pihak lain disebut A) Contract forward valas. B) Hedging. C) Opsi mata uang. D) Swap mata uang. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hedging. 48. Choose the best word for the gap.Pollution ..... the greatest environmental challenge of this century. A) Is. B) May be. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) May be. 49. In what situations is boosting particularly effective in academic writing? A) Boosting is primarily for grammar correction. B) Boosting is effective in complex topics, synthesizing sources, and enhancing clarity. C) Boosting is effective in casual writing styles. D) Boosting is useful for simple topics only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Boosting is effective in complex topics, synthesizing sources, and enhancing clarity. 50. The policy should result in better outcomes. A) Would. B) Could. C) Might. D) Should. E) May. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Could. 51. What is the definition of boosting in academic writing? A) Boosting is a strategy to avoid citing sources in academic work. B) Boosting refers to the use of complex jargon in writing. C) Boosting is a technique used to enhance the clarity and impact of academic writing. D) Boosting is a method to reduce the length of academic papers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Boosting is a technique used to enhance the clarity and impact of academic writing. 52. Scientists suggest that AI ..... will transform education in the future. A) Could. B) Will. C) Does. D) Must. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Could. 53. USM students are predominantly Bahasa Melayu speakers. A) Too assertive. B) No hedging. C) Impeccable!. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Too assertive. 54. The knowledge of the universe ..... to be incomplete. A) Is believed. B) Believed. C) Is being believed. D) Is believed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is believed. 55. Which style is used in academic writing? A) Neutral. B) Informal. C) Funny. D) Formal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Formal. 56. Which word is a hedging modal? A) Might. B) Always. C) Will. D) Must. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Might. 57. What is the main benefit of cross-hedging? A) Eliminate all currency risk. B) Always cheaper than hedging in the original currency. C) A guaranteed way to make a profit. D) Allow investors to hedge currency risk when hedging in the original currency is not practical or too expensive. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Allow investors to hedge currency risk when hedging in the original currency is not practical or too expensive. 58. How does hedging contribute to the overall tone of a written work? A) Hedging contributes to the overall tone by adding humor and wit. B) Hedging contributes to the overall tone by introducing an element of caution or ambiguity. C) Hedging contributes to the overall tone by introducing a sense of urgency and importance. D) Hedging contributes to the overall tone by increasing the clarity and directness. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hedging contributes to the overall tone by introducing an element of caution or ambiguity. 59. What phrase is commonly used by journalist who use hedging language? A) Allegedly. B) Ultimately. C) Accurately. D) Distinctively. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Allegedly. 60. Choose the best word for the gap.The increase in rainfall ..... cause rivers to overflow later this year. A) Will. B) Could. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Could. 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