Hedged Connectors — The Word Your Brain Fears Most
Grammar: Combining hedged and reframed clauses fluently using connectors
Free ESL grammar exercise on hedged connectors themed around the word your brain fears most. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Business English ESL grammar exercise on business, practising combining hedged and reframed clauses fluently using connectors. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
Although his research revealed that people do not prefer bad news, it showed that the brain notices threat first. Rather than dismissing criticism, skilled communicators reframe it carefully, instead of firing off a blunt reply.
Grammar
- although + contrast
- Although the news was disappointing, the team stayed focused. — concede, then pivot
- while + softened fact
- While the results fell short, the approach itself was sound. — balance two truths at once
Sample items
- ______ the feedback was harsh, it helped him grow professionally.
- She stayed calm ______ the criticism felt personal.
- He chose a question ______ a flat refusal.
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