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It’s ___ that the new marketing campaign will be a success, but we can't know for sure yet. Options: [likely, certain, clear]
"Likely" shows high probability but not certainty.
I ___ that there may be a better way to approach this problem, but we need to test it first. Options: [believe, am sure, know]
"Believe" softens the statement without asserting certainty.
The results of the survey ___ suggest that people are happy with the product, but more analysis is needed. Options: [likely, clearly, possibly]
"Possibly" expresses uncertainty and a chance of something happening while "likely" suggests a higher probability than intended.
We ___ finish the project by next week, but it depends on the resources available. Options: [should, could, will]
"Could" indicates a possibility without certainty. "Should" implies a recommendation or expectation, and "will" is too definitive for hedging.
The decision ___ be made by the board next month, but that’s not confirmed yet. Options: [might, will, has]
"Might" shows possibility without asserting certainty. "Will" is too definite, and "has" is incorrect in this context.
There’s a ___ that the proposal will be accepted, but it’s not guaranteed. Options: [possibility, certainty, guarantee]
"Possibility" indicates something could happen, but it's not certain.
I ___ that we will need more time to review the documents, as they are quite detailed. Options: [think, am sure, believe]
"Think" is a softer expression than "am sure and "believe" is a bit stronger than "think" in terms of commitment.
The new policy ___ help improve efficiency, but it might also cause some initial disruptions. Options: [could, definitely, certainly]
"Could" shows possibility, without making it sound certain. "Definitely" and "certainly" are too assertive for hedging.
It's ___ that the meeting will run over time, as there are several important issues to discuss. Options: [possible, certain, obvious]
"Possible" expresses a chance, not a guarantee. "Certain" and "obvious" suggest things are definite, which is not the intention of hedging.
___ the team was able to finish the task early, it’s unlikely they’ll meet the next deadline. Options: [Although, Since, Because]
"Although" shows contrast, softening the statement. "Since" and "Because" are used to show cause and effect, not contrast, so they wouldn’t work in this context
