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  • Multiple Choice
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    Mark all statements that show politeness, caution, and protect the speaker/writer from criticism if the idea is proven wrong.

    Eating fast food is likely bad and perhaps should be avoided.

    Eating fast food is bad and should be avoided.

    Eating fast food is believed to be bad, so it should be avoided.

    Many people say that eating fast food should be avoided.

  • Multiple Choice
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    Mark all statements that show politeness, caution, and protect the speaker/writer from criticism if the idea is proven wrong.

    He is guilty.

    He might be guilty.

    Chances are he is guilty.

    Some people believe he is guilty.

  • Multiple Choice
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    Mark all statements that show politeness, caution, and protect the speaker/writer from criticism if the idea is proven wrong.

    Politicians are dishonest.

    Politicians are usually seen as dishonest.

    Politicians are said to be dishonest.

    The assumption is that politicians are dishonest.

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