This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Hedging In Writing – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Hedging In Writing Quiz 7 (7 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which sentence shows appropriate hedging in an argumentative essay? A) The new policy will solve all problems immediately. B) The new policy might help address some of the issues. C) The new policy must fix the situation. D) The new policy cannot fail. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The new policy might help address some of the issues. 2. Why do we use informal style? A) To be polite in business. B) To sound friendly and casual. C) To write a report. D) To give a speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To sound friendly and casual. 3. What is the role of hedging language in academic writing? A) To make definitive statements B) To express confidence C) To acknowledge limitations D) To persuade the readers A) C. B) D) To summarize findings. C) B) To emphasize key points. D) A) To state opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C. 4. Which phrase is hedging? A) It will happen. B) It is certain that . C) It happened yesterday. D) It seems that . Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It seems that . 5. Examples of hedging are the following, EXCEPT A) To tend. B) Always. C) To suggest. D) Probably. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Always. 6. What is the definition of hedging in academic writing? A) Hedging is a technique used to exaggerate claims in academic papers. B) Hedging is the use of cautious language to express uncertainty in academic writing. C) Hedging refers to the practice of avoiding any form of uncertainty in writing. D) Hedging is the use of definitive language to assert facts in academic writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hedging is the use of cautious language to express uncertainty in academic writing. 7. Fill in each blank with an appropriate modal verb. The new school rule ..... lead to fewer disciplinary issues. A) Might. B) Could. C) Would. D) Should. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Might. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesHedging In Writing Quiz 1Hedging In Writing Quiz 2Hedging In Writing Quiz 3Hedging In Writing Quiz 4Hedging In Writing Quiz 5Hedging In Writing Quiz 6Clarity And Coherence QuizClarity In Writing Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books