SKVB3013 English Morphology, Syntax & Semantics

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 Definition Types of ambiguity Examples of ambiguous sentences Conclusion

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Open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead.
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SYNTACTIC AMBIGUITY Multiple syntactic structures corresponding to the same string of words. Example; The man saw the boy with a telescope LEXICAL AMBIGUITY Multiple meanings corresponding to the same word or phrase. Example; This will make you smart

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Meaning 1: The man saw the boy who was holding a telescope.

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Meaning 2: The man saw the boy through a telescope.

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Meaning 1: It takes a good straight edge to make a straight line.

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Meaning 2:

It takes a good monarch to make a straight line.

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Meaning 1: The lady used an umbrella to hit the man.

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Meaning 2: The lady hit the man who is carrying an umbrella.

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 Ambiguity can be frustrating, to be sure. But it can also be intriguing, mysterious and delightful. Ambiguity may be regarded as something to be exploited in language rather than avoided. Provide a useful insight into the nature of language.
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