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Hedging

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TRUE OR FALSE- We use hedging to avoid making a statement in a direct way

TRUE

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TRUE OR FALSE - Hedging makes us sound categorical.

FALSE

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Name 3 modal verbs we can use for hedging.

Possible answers: would, could, may, can, might

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Name 4 verbs that are used in the passive voice for hedging.

Possible answers: claim, agree, believe, think, consider, report, assume, suggest

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Name 4 ways we can hedge.

Possible answers: modal verbs, passive voice, special verbs, adjverbs/adjectives/nouns

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DIRECT OR HEDGING? - Hot-desking is successful in workplaces where employees work shifts.

DIRECT

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DIRECT OR HEDGING? - Apparently, it's the next new thing.

HEDGING

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DIRECT OR HEDGING? - Space-sharing leads to a more creative, dynamic and fun atmosphere for all.

DIRECT

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DIRECT OR HEDGING? - It is claimed that hot-desking makes more efficient use of space.

HEDGING

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DIRECT OR HEDGING? - ...change isn't something that comes that naturally.

DIRECT

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DIRECT OR HEDGING? - Hot-desking might possibly help create clutter-free work spaces

HEDGING

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HEDGING - Getting work/life balance right is very important. (believed)

It is believed that getting work/life balance is very important.

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HEDGING - Hot desking is something new, but I think it's an old idea. (would appear)

Hot desking would appear to be something new, but I think it's an old idea.

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HEDGING - Many people argue that freelance work is the best option these days, because you don't need to go to the office at all. (arguably)

Arguably, freelance work is the the best option these days, because you don't need to go to the office at all.

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HEDGING - Having your own desk is an old-fashioned concept these days. (seem)

It seems that having your own desk is an old-fashioned concept these days

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HEDGING - With hot-desking office life will never be the same again. (I would argue)

I would argue that with hot-desking office life will never be the same again.

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