ASSH2005

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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)

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

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

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

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

(suggested)

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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 (n.d.).
https://repository.urosario.edu.co/bitstream/handle/10336/13172/Hedging%20Use%20of%20Cautious%20Language%20TASKS.pdf?sequence=1&isAllo
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