A ________ Uses Words Such as May and Seems to Avoid

question 16

Multiple Choice

A ________ uses words such as may and seems to avoid stating a judgment or fact directly.

• A)hedging sentence
• B)hypothetical clause
• C)defensive sentence
• D)tortuous statement
• E)parallel sentence

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Definitions:

Early Industrialization

The phase during the 18th and 19th centuries when societies transitioned from agrarian to industrial economies, marked by the development of factories and machinery.

Tariff Barriers

Economic measures implemented by countries to restrict imports by increasing the cost of foreign goods through taxes.

Foreign Direct Investment

Investment made by a company or individual in one country in business interests in another country, in the form of establishing business operations or acquiring business assets.

Neoliberal Globalization

An economic and political paradigm that promotes free markets, deregulation, and an increase in global trade and investment.