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Qualifiers

Definition

Qualifiers are words or phrases that add nuance or specificity to a statement, indicating the degree of certainty or uncertainty. They can strengthen or weaken the impact of a claim.

Related terms

Intensifiers: Words that increase the strength or forcefulness of a statement, such as "absolutely" or "completely."

Modifier: A word or phrase that describes, clarifies, or limits another word's meaning within a sentence.

Adverbs: Words that modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs by providing information about how, when, where, why, or to what extent something happens.

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Study guides (1)

AP English Language - 5.3 Using modifiers to qualify an argument and convey perspective

Practice Questions (3)

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the appropriate use of qualifiers to acknowledge limits in a claim?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the appropriate use of qualifiers to acknowledge limits in a claim?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the appropriate use of qualifiers to acknowledge limits in a claim?

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