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Ambiguous

Statements
Here are some sentences from
actual newspaper articles:
 1. Great care must be exercised in tying
horses to trees, as they are apt to bark.

 2. We do not tear your clothing with


machinery; we do it carefully by hand.

 3. After Governor Baldridge watched the


lion perform, he was taken to Main Street
and fed twenty-five pounds of red meat in
front of the Fox Theater.
o 4. Dr. Benjamin Porter visited
the school yesterday and
lectured on "Destructive Pests".
A large number were present.
o 5. Anti-nuclear protestors
released live cockroaches inside
the White House Friday, and
these were arrested when they
left and blocked a security gate.
Some One–liners that can make
you smile:

 We don't just serve hamburgers, we


serve people
 Fine for parking here
 THE TOWN HALL IS CLOSED UNTIL
OPENING. IT WILL REMAIN CLOSED
AFTER BEING OPENED. OPEN
TOMORROW.
 Illiterate? Write today for free help
 Vacation Special: have your home
exterminated.
 If you think you've seen everything in
Paris, visit the Pere Lachasis Cemetery. It
boasts such immortals as Moliere, Jean de
la Fontain, and Chopin.
 Mt. Kilimanjaro, the breathtaking backdrop
for the Serena Lodge. Swim in the lovely
pool while you drink it all in.
 Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of
children.
The hotel has bowling alleys, tennis
courts, comfortable beds, and other
athletic facilities.
Get rid of aunts: Zap does the job in
24 hours.
Toaster: A gift that every member of
the family appreciates. Automatically
burns toast.
Sheer stockings. Designed for fancy
dress, but so serviceable that lots of
women wear nothing else.
Stock up and save. Limit: one.
We build bodies that last a lifetime.
For Rent: 6-room hated apartment.
 So, Be careful while you pen
down especially at your work
place ----
 As any material/text can be
considered as a legal
document.

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