As in the examples below, always place the correct answer first (zz.ans) followed by the incorrects (zz.not). The app will randomly shuffle the choices. You may have as many incorrect choices as you like.
zz.qu 1.
zz.ans The workload seems heavy this week.
zz.not The workload is heavy this week.
zz.end zz.qu 2.
zz.ans The presentation was a bit unclear.
zz.not The presentation was unclear.
zz.end zz.qu 3.
zz.ans We have a few tasks to complete.
zz.not We have many tasks to complete.
zz.end zz.qu 4.
zz.ans These figures are little bit off.
zz.not These figures look wrong.
zz.end zz.qu 5.
zz.ans There is a slight mistake in your report.
zz.not There is a mistake in your report.
zz.end zz.qu 6.
zz.ans The feedback had a few negative comments.
zz.not The feedback had negative comments.
zz.end zz.qu 7.
zz.ans Your explanation is a bit confusing.
zz.not Your explanation is confusing.
zz.end zz.qu 8.
zz.ans The budget is a little bit tight.
zz.not The budget is too tight.
zz.end zz.qu 9.
zz.ans There are some issues with the results produced.
zz.not There are issues with the results you produced.
zz.end zz.qu 10.
zz.ans There will be a slight delay in our product launch.
zz.not There will be a delay in our product launch.
zz.end zz.qu 11.
zz.ans The process seems a bit slow.
zz.not The process is slow.
zz.end zz.qu 12.
zz.ans The product has a few defects.
zz.not The product has defects.
zz.end
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Qualifiers
Section 8: Using Qualifiers
Qualifiers are words or phrases that soften the impact of a
statement, making it less direct or harsh. They are particularly
useful in maintaining a polite and respectful tone, especially when
discussing potential problems or negative aspects. Here are some
common qualifiers and examples of how to use them effectively.
Common Qualifiers
seem/s, seems like
Harsh: This project is difficult.
Polite: This project seems a bit challenging.
a slight
Harsh: There is a problem with this plan.
Polite: There is a slight problem with this plan.
a little
Harsh: The deadline is unrealistic.
Polite: The deadline is a little tight.
a bit
Harsh: Your explanation is unclear.
Polite: Your explanation is a bit unclear.
a little bit
Harsh: We need more time.
Polite: We need a little bit more time.
small
Harsh: There is an error in your calculations.
Polite: There is a small error in your calculations.
a few
Harsh: We
need to make changes before we
submit our report.
Polite: We
need to make a
few
changes before we
submit our report.
some
Harsh: I have doubts about that.
Polite: I have some doubts about that.
Select the sentence that best uses a qualifier to soften the impact.