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Think you know when a word that can be read variously as a noun, an adjective, or a verb might cause your reader to stumble? Test your ability with our quiz, and read our post on the topic for more detailed explanations!
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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
Which sentence is ambiguous?
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Answer: a
Explanation: Although context makes sentence a clear, your reader might at first think that honest is an adjective.
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Answer: a
Explanation: Although context makes sentence a clear, your reader might at first think that honest is an adjective.
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Question 2 of 4
2. Question
Which sentence is ambiguous?
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Answer: b
Explanation: In sentence b, skis could at first be read as a noun.
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Answer: b
Explanation: In sentence b, skis could at first be read as a noun.
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Question 3 of 4
3. Question
Which sentence is ambiguous?
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Answer: a
Explanation: In sentence a, that you submit could at first be read as a modifier of a noun (claims) instead of as the object of a verb (claims).
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Answer: a
Explanation: In sentence a, that you submit could at first be read as a modifier of a noun (claims) instead of as the object of a verb (claims).
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Question 4 of 4
4. Question
Which sentence is ambiguous?
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Answer: a
Explanation: In sentence a, it is unclear whether the constituents told their elected representative to open the private park to the public or whether they told the representative of their decision to open the private park to the public.
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Answer: a
Explanation: In sentence a, it is unclear whether the constituents told their elected representative to open the private park to the public or whether they told the representative of their decision to open the private park to the public.