ASSH2005

Name: Lenina Raiza C. Salvoro

ro Date: 10.07.21
Section: GAS-12 Instructor: Mr. James Carlo Pajunar

Fundamental Considerations on Text Production and Consumption

Hedging
Instructions: Rewrite these sentences as hedged statements using the suggested word and making any
necessary changes (5 items x 3 points).

1. The practice of short selling brought about the collapse of Lehman Brothers. (contributed)

The practice contributed of short selling brought about the collapse of Lehman Brothers.

2. Drought is a major problem in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa. (tend)

Drought is a tend major problem in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

3. Male gorillas are more aggressive than female gorillas, according to research. (likely)

Male gorillas are more likely aggressive than female gorillas, according to research.

4. Smaller electronic companies are doing better than their larger rivals. (seem)

Smaller electronic companies seem are doing better than their larger rivals.

5. A 2005 study said that the accuracy of Wikipedia was similar to that of the Encyclopedia Britannica.

(suggested)

A 2005 study said that the suggested accuracy of Wikipedia was similar to that of the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Rubric:
CRITERIA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS POINTS
Grammar Used correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. 2
Organization of ideas Expressed the statement with a clear and logical arrangement of ideas. 1
Total 3

Reference:
Hedging use of cautious language (nod).
https://repository.urosario.edu.co/bitstream/handle/10336/13172/Hedging%20Use%20of%20Cautious%20Language%20TASKS.pdf?sequence=1&isAllo
wed=y

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