Which of the Following Sentences Is an Example of Ambiguity

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is an example of ambiguity?

• A) It is the consensus of opinion of our Human Resources Committee that work stoppages would decrease considerably and substantially if the equipment were kept in constant and complete repair.
• B) The fact that you were provoked perhaps mitigates but certainly does not justify your action in attacking your companion.
• C) Abraham Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg Address while travelling from Washington to Gettysburg on the back of an envelope.
• D) Jacaranda and fig trees were planted alternately along the footpath.
• E) The tendency to make social contacts is a constant factor in the sphere of human relationships.

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Definitions:

Apathetic

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern; a lack of emotion or passion.

Double-Checking

The practice of verifying accuracy or completeness of information, work, or calculations more than once to ensure correctness.

Ethics

The moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity, often guiding decision-making and actions in a professional setting.

Code of Ethics

A set of principles and rules designed to guide behavior and decision-making within an organization or profession.