An authors use of hedging language (may, could, suggests) indicates:

A Certainty

B Uncertainty or caution about the claims being made

C Deception

D Strong conviction

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Hedging: qualifiers signal that the author is cautious or uncertain. Contrast with assertive language (proves, demonstrates, clearly).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "An authors use of hedging language (may, could, suggests) indicates:" is Option B: Uncertainty or caution about the claims being made.

The other options — A) Certainty, C) Deception, D) Strong conviction — are incorrect for this PCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Hedging: qualifiers signal that the author is cautious or uncertain. Contrast with assertive language (proves, demonstrates, clearly).

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An authors use of hedging language (may, could, suggests) indicates:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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