Hedging Language - Academic Writing

An important feature of academic writing is the concept of cautious language, often called “hedging” or “vague language“. In other words, it is necessary to make decisions about your stance on a particular subject, or the strength of the claims you are making.

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We have two lessons / worksheets to buy:

1. Hedging #1: Cautious language exercises
This worksheet is for teachers or students. It provides an overview of hedging / cautious language and 8 exercises to practise using hedging language to demonstrate caution.

Example sheet: https://www.academic-englishuk.com/wp...

2. Hedging #2: Cautious / tentative language
This lesson supports students in their understanding & use of cautious / tentative language.The lesson includes six tasks of guided practice & two tasks of freer practice

Example sheet: https://www.academic-englishuk.com/wp...


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