Which of the Following Provides an Example of Phrase-Structure Ambiguity

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides an example of phrase-structure ambiguity?

• A) I saw the bear with my binoculars. (Who had the binoculars?)
• B) He paid a lot for the ball. (Round toy or formal party?)
• C) She loves a good whine. (Can be heard as a "good wine.")
• D) We saw it. (Reference of "it" unspecified.)

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