Expressing certainty and uncertainty
Tóm tắt
Learners calibrate spoken claims by selecting expressions that communicate different degrees of certainty or doubt.
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Certainty can be expressed with I’m sure about it, I’m absolutely sure about it, and There can’t be any doubt that ... Uncertainty can be shown with I don’t know for sure that ..., I’m not sure this is true, and There’s some doubt in my mind that ... Learners apply these expressions while discussing claims about smart-city services, including online medical appointments and mobile applications. The strength of the expression should correspond to the evidence available for the claim.