What Is an Example of Using a Hedge in Conversation

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is an example of using a hedge in conversation?

• A) It's really cold in here, isn't it?
• B) I think it is kind of cold in here, would you mind turning down there air?
• C) I may be wrong but it feels way colder today than yesterday.
• D) It feels much colder today. Am I wrong?

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