Categories & Function
The weather is kind of hot today.
Mitigator Reinforcing Adjectives
If possible, if you don't mind, I was wondering if, would you mind, are examples of?
Mitigators Softening Requests or Suggestions
Why are mitigators important in communication?
Mitigators are important because they help to make language more diplomatic, tactful, and considerate of others' feelings.
Mitigators are the opposite of intensifiers?
This book is slightly more interesting than the previous one.
Mitigator with Comparative Adjectives
Maybe, perhaps, possibly, might, could
Mitigators Expressing Uncertainty or Possibility
How Mitigators contribute?
They can help to reduce the risk of sounding too blunt, rude, or demanding, which can lead to misunderstandings or offense.
Do we use Mitigators when we want to make an adjective less strong we use these words?
TRUE
It could rain later today, so you might want to bring an umbrella.
Mitigator Expressing Uncertainty or Possibility
Slightly, a bit, a little, a tad
Mitigators with Comparative Adjectives
In what situations might mitigators be particularly useful?
Mitigators are especially useful in situations where you need to be polite or cautious.
Is slightly an Intensifier?
FALSE
If you don't mind, I was wondering if you could help me with this task.
Mitigator Softening Requests or Suggestions
Kind of, sort of, a bit, a little
Mitigators Reinforcing Adjectives
Can mitigators sometimes be overused or misused?
Yes, mitigators can make language sound overly tentative, lacking in confidence, or even passive-aggressive.
No, it isn't.
It is an Intensifier.
"You need to submit the report by tomorrow." Does the sentence have a Mitigator?
No, it doesn't.
"If possible, could you please submit the report by tomorrow?" is an example of a sentence with a Mitigator.
Could, might, may, would, should, are examples of:
Modal Verb Mitigators
Do Mitigators help in the process of Avoiding Confrontation?
Yes, because in some situations, mitigators can help to avoid or defuse potential confrontations or conflicts.
Are Politeness and Diplomacy features expressed by Mitigators?
Yes, they are.
TRUE