This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Hedging In Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Hedging In Writing Quiz 1 (25 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) 'I am completely sure of my results.'. B) 'This is the absolute truth.'. C) 'There is no room for doubt.'. D) 'It is likely that this hypothesis is correct.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) '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) Maybe. B) Might. C) Could. D) Should. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maybe. 9. Which sentence is neutral style? A) Could you please help me?. B) Help me now!. C) Can you help me?. D) Assist me immediately. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Can you help me?. 10. Some readers may find this argument convincing. A) Might. B) Could. C) May. D) Should. E) Would. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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) Probable. B) Certain. C) Possible. D) Unlikely. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Certain. 13. Which sentence uses hedging? A) It will rain tomorrow. B) It might rain tomorrow. C) It rained yesterday. D) Rain is water. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It might rain tomorrow. 14. This solution could address the issue of overcrowded classrooms. A) Might. B) Could. C) May. D) Should. E) Would. 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 concise approach to an argument. B) To show a balanced approach to an argument. C) To show a more detailed approach to an argument. D) To show more examples within an argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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) Absolutely. B) Without a doubt. C) Clearly not. D) It seems that. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It seems that. 19. Rewrite the sentence:The new law will solve the problem. A) The new law might solve the problem. B) The new law will definitely solve the problem. C) The new law cannot solve the problem. D) The new law should solve the problem. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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 the same currency 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 a different but correlated currency to the one being hedged. D) It is not a common strategy in foreign exchange. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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) Gives the holder the right but not the obligation to buy or sell. B) Negotiated with a counterparty. C) Covers a stream of future payments. D) Must be settled daily. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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) Certainly. C) No doubt about it. 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 certainly indicates a trend. C) The data indicates a trend. D) The data suggests a trend without doubt. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The data indicates a trend. 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