This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Hedging In Writing – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Hedging In Writing Quiz 4 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is hedging in writing? A) Hedging in writing is the use of cautious language or qualifiers to make statements less definitive or absolute. B) Hedging in writing is the practice of writing with a hedgehog as a pet. C) Hedging in writing is the process of trimming words to make them shorter. D) Hedging in writing is the act of planting bushes around your writing space. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hedging in writing is the use of cautious language or qualifiers to make statements less definitive or absolute. 2. What is the purpose of using hedging language in academic writing? A) To make bold claims B) To show uncertainty C) To provide evidence D) To state facts A) To provide evidence. B) To show uncertainty. C) To make bold claims. D) To state facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To show uncertainty. 3. Which modal verb shows the strongest degree of certainty? A) Might. B) Should. C) Must. D) Can. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Must. 4. In the sentence 'This study suggests that ..... ', what function does 'suggests' serve? A) Hedging language B) Assertive language C) Formal language D) Informal language A) Assertive language. B) Hedging language. C) Formal language. D) Informal language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hedging language. 5. Identify a boosting phrase:'Somewhat', 'Absolutely', or 'Might'? A) Definitely. B) Rarely. C) Absolutely. D) Possibly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Absolutely. 6. How can hedging be applied to soften a strong claim in an essay? A) Using hedging words like 'some', 'often', 'may', 'possibly', or 'suggesting'. B) Including personal opinions without supporting evidence. C) Making sweeping generalizations without qualifiers. D) Using absolute language like 'always' or 'never'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using hedging words like 'some', 'often', 'may', 'possibly', or 'suggesting'. 7. It is an iron law that nothing can go faster than light. A) Too assertive. B) No hedging. C) Impeccable!. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Too assertive. 8. What does the use of hedging in academic writing indicate? A) Clarity. B) Confusion. C) Precision and humility. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Precision and humility. 9. Which of the following is NOT a type of hedging strategy? A) Modal auxiliary verbs. B) Absolute statements. C) Adverbs. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Absolute statements. 10. What is the purpose of hedging in academic writing? A) To avoid personal accountability for statements. B) To confuse readers. C) To demonstrate arrogance and superiority. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To avoid personal accountability for statements. 11. I am looking at buying a jacket from this store. Oh, ..... , do you know if I can pay using an American Express card? A) Basically. B) By the way. C) Actually. D) From what I understand. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By the way. 12. If Bankware sent an invoice to the Vietnamese company (in VND) and decided to cross hedge by buying forward contract, what should they choose? A) A currency with positive correlation with VND. B) A currency with negative correlation with VND. C) A currency with positive correlation with USD. D) A currency with negative correlation with USD. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A currency with negative correlation with VND. 13. What does the term hedging refer to? A) Being more concise within our writing. B) Being more accurate within our writing. C) Taking a more moderate approach in our language use. D) Giving more details to support our ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Taking a more moderate approach in our language use. 14. Which type of language is polite and helps the writer not to sound overconfident and arrogant? A) Hedging language. B) Boosting language. C) Both hedging and boosting language. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hedging language. 15. Choose the phrase which has the weakest meaning. A) Much evidence suggests. B) It is widely accepted that. C) It is clear that. D) Some evidence suggests. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Some evidence suggests. 16. Which of the following is NOT a hedging technique? A) Using strong, definitive statements. B) Using modal verbs like "might" or "could". C) Using adverbs like "possibly" or "probably". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using strong, definitive statements. 17. Which type of language is used to strengthen your argument? A) Hedging language. B) Boosting language. C) Both hedging and boosting language. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Boosting language. 18. Examine the impact of hedging on the credibility of an argument. A) Hedging can positively impact the credibility of an argument by showing a nuanced understanding and consideration of different perspectives. B) Hedging decreases the credibility of an argument by showing uncertainty. C) Hedging has no impact on the credibility of an argument. D) Hedging increases the credibility of an argument by oversimplifying the issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hedging can positively impact the credibility of an argument by showing a nuanced understanding and consideration of different perspectives. 19. A:From what I understand, London is the best place to go shopping in England.B: ..... , I think the shopping is better in Manchester. A) Basically. B) Actually. C) As you know. D) Anyway. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Actually. 20. In what ways does hedging help writers maintain objectivity in their writing? A) By ignoring counterarguments and opposing viewpoints. B) By presenting various perspectives or potential outcomes, writers can avoid appearing one-sided or overly opinionated. C) By using emotional language to sway readers' opinions. D) By limiting the scope of research to only one source. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By presenting various perspectives or potential outcomes, writers can avoid appearing one-sided or overly opinionated. 21. What is the purpose of using hedging language in academic writing? A) To express uncertainty and caution in claims. B) To eliminate any ambiguity in statements. C) To simplify complex ideas for clarity. D) To assert absolute certainty in arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To express uncertainty and caution in claims. 22. Hedging makes academic writing sound less certain and more open to discussion. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. Is thought A) Boosting. B) Hedging. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hedging. 24. What is the primary purpose of hedging in academic writing? A) To make claims more assertive. B) To express uncertainty or caution. C) To provide concrete evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To express uncertainty or caution. 25. ..... , the most reliable cars are manufactured by Japanese car companies. Do you agree? A) From what I understand. B) As you know. C) Anyway. D) Actually. 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