C1Englishen.c1.052

Hedging in academic discourse: It could be argued

Structure:

It could be argued (that) / There is some evidence to suggest (that)...

Academic writing avoids absolute claims. Hedging shows the writer acknowledges other viewpoints.

Example:

It could be argued that social media has done more harm than good.

Examples

It could be argued that social media has done more harm than good.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "It could be argued that social media has done more harm than good."

Absolute construction (nominative absolute)

Absolute construction: All things considered

Absolute construction: The matter having been settled

Advanced affixation: noun and adjective suffixes

Advanced affixation: productive prefixes