English Language GCSE
Hedging
What Hedging means in English Language GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Hedging
Language that softens a statement, making it less direct or absolute (e.g., 'sort of', 'perhaps', 'I think').
Topics that use Hedging
- Responding to spoken language (OCR GCSE)
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Using Hedging in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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