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which | Structural ambiguity deals with ambiguity on the level of syntax. | ||
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e.g. | |||
"Old women and men." <br/> | |||
It is unclear to which noun (women and/or men) the adjective old refers, so the sentence could be read in the two following ways: | |||
*Both women and men are old. | |||
*Old only refers to the women. Men are not specified" | |||
See the Glossary entry on [[Glossary:Structural Ambiguity| Structural Ambiguity]] for more information. <br/> | |||
[[NMTS-Group1#Exercise I| Try it again, please!]] | |||
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Sorry, the answer is not correct.
Structural ambiguity deals with ambiguity on the level of syntax.
e.g.
"Old women and men."
It is unclear to which noun (women and/or men) the adjective old refers, so the sentence could be read in the two following ways:
- Both women and men are old.
- Old only refers to the women. Men are not specified"
See the Glossary entry on Structural Ambiguity for more information.