Rewrite these sentences so that they no longer contain any hedging: It would appear that someone apparently entered illegally. I
t may be possible that sometime in the near future the situation is likely to improve. Your report seems to suggest that we might be losing money. I believe Yolanda apparently has somewhat greater influence over employees in the inbound marketing department. It seems as if this letter of resignation means you might be leaving us.
Yolanda has a greater influence over employees in the inbound marketing department.
This letter of resignation means that you are leaving us.
Explanation:
Hedging is used to say things more softly, or an indirect one, that is why it is also called vague or cautious language.
In the first sentence, the hedging words and phrases are it would appear and apparently.
In the second sentence, the hedging words and phrases are it may be possible that sometime and likely.
In the third sentence, the hedging words and structures are seems to suggest and might.
In the fourth sentence, the hedging is apparently and somewhat.
In the last sentence, the hedgings are it seems as if and might.
In conclusion words such as may, would, might, should, could, apparently, possible, likely, perhaps, usually, likelihood, probability, etc are words that are used to hedge the true meaning of a sentence.
Answer:The Secret Life of Bees demonstrates the irrationality of racism by not only portraying black and white characters with dignity and humanity but by also demonstrating how Lily struggles with—and ultimately overcomes—her own racism.
In writing The General History Of Virginia, John Smith hoped to turn public opinion against the Native American population, by using inflated and heated rhetoric about them.
Douglas wouldn't want fot the boys who taught him how to read to get in trouble on his behalf. He was afraid that they would be repremended or punished for having taught him how to read.
