Task 1

Choose the correct hedging verb/phrase

Вставьте правильную форму: seems to / appears to / tends to / may well / it is likely that

1. The new software ______ improve productivity in large companies.
2. Older employees ______ prefer traditional communication methods.
3. The experiment ______ indicate a significant trend in behaviour.
4. Rising energy costs ______ lead to increased interest in renewable sources.
5. It ______ that stricter regulations will be introduced next year.
6. Younger generations ______ rely heavily on digital media.
7. The medication ______ reduce symptoms in most patients.
8. The evidence ______ support the initial hypothesis.
9. Remote working ______ increase job satisfaction for many employees.
10. It ______ that this approach could be more efficient than previous methods.