This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Hedging Language – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Hedging Language Quiz 1 (13 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Use the word 'seemingly' in a sentence. A) The movie was seemingly interesting, but it turned out to be boring. B) She was seemingly happy, but deep down she was struggling with her emotions. C) The cake was seemingly delicious, but it had a strange aftertaste. D) He seemingly passed the test, but he actually cheated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She was seemingly happy, but deep down she was struggling with her emotions. 2. What does the phrase 'in some cases' imply? A) It implies that the situation is always true. B) It implies that the situation is never true. C) It implies that the situation or statement may not be true in all instances. D) It implies that the situation is only true on weekends. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It implies that the situation or statement may not be true in all instances. 3. Define the word 'suggest'. A) To discourage or dissuade someone. B) To refuse or deny something. C) To propose or recommend something for consideration. D) To ignore or overlook something. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To propose or recommend something for consideration. 4. Give an example of a sentence using the word 'apparently'. A) Apparently, he was not at home when we called. B) Apparently, the store is closed on Sundays. C) Apparently, the movie was sold out. D) Apparently, she had already left before we arrived. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Apparently, she had already left before we arrived. 5. What does the term 'to some extent' indicate? A) Partially true or applicable. B) Only true in specific cases. C) Not at all true or applicable. D) Completely true or applicable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Partially true or applicable. 6. How would you use the phrase 'it seems that' in a sentence? A) You can use the phrase 'it seems that' in a sentence to indicate a tentative conclusion or assumption, such as 'It seems that the project is running behind schedule.'. B) It seems that the sun rises in the west. C) It seems that I can fly without wings. D) It seems that the sky is green. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You can use the phrase 'it seems that' in a sentence to indicate a tentative conclusion or assumption, such as 'It seems that the project is running behind schedule.'. 7. Give an example of a sentence using the word 'possibly'. A) I possibly will go to the party tomorrow if I finish my work on time. B) I possibly went to the party tomorrow if I finish my work on time. C) I will possibly go to the party yesterday if I finish my work on time. D) I will possibly go to the party tomorrow if I finish my work on time. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I will possibly go to the party tomorrow if I finish my work on time. 8. Provide a synonym for the word 'probably'. A) Presumably. B) Possibly. C) Likely. D) Feasibly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Likely. 9. What is the meaning of the word 'perhaps'? A) Certainly. B) Maybe or possibly. C) Definitely. D) Absolutely. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Maybe or possibly. 10. Both (A) and (B) contain hedging. Are they the same in meaning, though?(A)Research conducted by Yen (2005) appears to indicate that, for a significant proportion of students, extensive reading may contribute to an improvement in their active vocabulary.(B)Yen (2005) claims that extensive reading helps most students to improve vocabulary. A) NO. B) YES. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) YES. 11. Hedging Language should be used in all Academic Essays, both in Language for Study and Skills for Study, as well as later at university. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 12. You don't need to use hedging language when presenting facts. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 13. Hedging Language is only used in writing-there is no need to use it when you speak. A) FALSE. B) TRUE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FALSE. Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesClarity And Coherence QuizClarity In Writing QuizConcision In Writing QuizCreating Emphasis In Writing QuizDesign And Usage QuizDialogue Usage QuizDistinguishing Rhetoric QuizEffective Written Communication Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books