Asked by Karla Monsivais on May 04, 2024

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We notice ambiguities in sentences ______.

A) all the time
B) in "garden path" sentences
C) when they are humorous
D) when they make no sense at all

Humorous

Pertaining to being funny, comical, or amusing.

Ambiguities

Elements of language or communication that contain two or more possible meanings or interpretations.

Garden Path Sentences

Garden Path Sentences are sentences that begin in a way that a reader's likely interpretation will be incorrect and require a reevaluation to understand fully.

  • Recognize and analyze linguistic ambiguities and their resolutions.
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Cyber SecurityMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
"Garden path" sentences are specifically designed to lead the reader towards an incorrect interpretation initially, creating ambiguity that is resolved only by reinterpreting the sentence structure or semantics.