​Why Is the Sentence,"He Hit a Man with a Bagel

question 65

Multiple Choice

​Why is the sentence,"He hit a man with a bagel" ambiguous?

• A)It has more than one surface structure.
• B)​It has more than one deep structure.
• C)​It has no surface structure.
• D)​It has no deep structure.

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Definitions:

Other Personalities

Refers to the existence or presentation of multiple distinct identities or personality states within a single individual, often related to dissociative identity disorder.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities that control an individual's behavior in different situations.

Before 1980

Referring to events or conditions that occurred prior to the year 1980.

Diagnostic Category

A class of medical or psychological conditions defined by a specific set of symptoms and criteria.