In the sentence, "I might be mistaken, but I think you are putting that together incorrectly", "I might be mistaken" is an example of a(n)
A) credentialing.
B) hedging.
C) appeal for the suspense of judgment.
D) sin license.

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"I might be mistaken" is an example of hedging, which is when someone adds language to indicate uncertainty or lack of confidence in what they are saying.

In the Sentence, "I Might Be Mistaken, but I Think