Interpersonal Markers
Activity 1
HEDGES: they modulate the message, trying not to impose by not imposing ideas
but suggesting that the reader/listener carry them out, mostly through
modal or auxiliary verbs that accompany the main verb, creating a hedged verbal
action. Identify them here:
Choose the correct answer
1. You can book either by visiting the restaurant in person or by telephone.
A. you B. can C. restaurant D. person Answer:
Choose the correct answer
2. All restaurants in the UK are now non smoking areas. If you are a smoker, you may want to enquire if there is anywhere to smoke after your meal.
A. all B. you C. may D. anywhere Answer:
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