Word formation
Having fun at work apparently inspires _____ in employees. (LOYAL)
LOYALTY
My sister is really good ___ playing the violin.
AT
What goes after the words "because" or "as"?
a. clauses (subject + verb)
b. noun phrases
a. clauses (subject + verb)
Is the following statement bold or hedged? Why?
"Our group will get the highest score the committee has ever seen."
BOLD, it is too strong and uses the word "will"
Choose the best word: "The government is worried due to the ___ of a new strain of the HIV virus."
a. proximity
b. emergence
c. accomplishment
d. isolation
b. emergence
After the 21-day isolation period, Ebola survivors are no longer _____. (INFECT)
INFECTIOUS
Britney Spears, ___ popularity peaked in the 00's, is still considered a pop icon.
WHOSE
What goes after the words "because of" or "due to"?
a. clauses (subject + verb)
b. noun phrases
b. noun phrases
Is the following statement bold or hedged? Why?
"The decision about changing the schedule will perhaps be made on Wednesday."
HEDGED, it uses the word "perhaps" to soften the claim
What are the 4 basic mathematical operations? Use the word "fundamental" in your answer.
Possible answer:
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are the fundamental mathematical operations.
Astanga Yoga is a _____ physical exercise that focuses on breathing and relaxation. (THERAPY)
THERAPEUTIC
Art is spread throughout the building ___ the benefit of employees.
FOR
The words "therefore" and "consequently" introduce:
a. A cause in the same sentence
b. An effect in the same sentence
c. A cause in different sentences
d. An effect in different sentences
d. An effect in different sentences
Use the phrase given in parenthesis to soften this claim: "The authorities require the members of the staff to write a detailed plan." (generally)
The authorities GENERALLY require the members of the staff to write a detailed plan.
How can you improve your speaking skills? Use the word "enhance" in your answer.
Possible answer:
You can enhance your speaking by studying advanced phrases.
This latest dispute greatly increases the _____ of a strike. (LIKELY)
LIKELIHOOD
The doctor told him to cut ___ on his drinking.
DOWN
Say 2 connectors to introduce a cause and 2 to introduce an effect.
Possible answers:
Cause: because, result from, due to, owing to
Effect: consequently, therefore, as a result, henceforth
How would you make this sentence hedged?
"Lots of teenagers waste their time using apps like TikTok or BeReal."
Possible answers:
Lots of teenagers GENERALLY waste their time...
There is evidence that lots of...
Apparently, lots of teenagers...
Lots of teenagers SEEM TO waste their time...
What environment is necessary for students to thrive in class?
Possible answer:
They can thrive in an environment in which they are allowed to be creative and express themselves.
Enforced happiness can cause _____ at work and also result in emotional stress. (SATISFY)
DISSATISFACTION
There are small children with ___ or no training who sing or dance beautifully.
LITTLE
Use the expression "on the grounds that" in a sentence.
Possible answer:
He wanted to become a doctor on the grounds that he wanted to help cure diseases.
Why do we use hedged language?
Hedging words and phrases are the things we write and say in order to soften our words, to make them less direct or strong.
Say a sentence with each of the following words:
phase out, sensitive, stem from, amass, grim
Possible answers:
- The government is trying to phase out the use of plastics.
- Horror movies might include sensitive content.
- Stress stems from lack of sleep.
- People like to amass coins.
- Her face was grim as she told them the bad news.