Hedging & Cautious Language
Soften claims with tentative, academic language
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A learner makes a clear choice about hedging & cautious language while speaking or writing for a real audience.
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Answer: May marks a possible result.
Identify the exact word or structure that carries the intended meaning.
Answer: Absolute contrasts with Cautious.
Contrasting a model with a near alternative helps the important feature stand out.
Answer: Do not present a limited observation as a universal fact; qualify the claim precisely.
Immediate corrective feedback is most useful when it identifies both the change and its purpose.
Answer: This pattern is generally true for first-year students.
The model is one possible answer. Your own accurate, natural example is the goal.
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