2 Types of ambiguity: Word sense ambiguity Three sentences using the word CHARGED with differ ent meanings: Electrical The battery was charged with jump leads Legal: Thief was charged by PC Smith Responsibility: The lecturer was charged with student recruitment
6 2 Types of ambiguity: Word sense ambiguity Three sentences using the word CHARGED with differ ent meanings: Electrical : "The battery was charged with jump leads" Legal: "Thief was charged by PC Smith" Responsibility: "The lecturer was charged with student recruitment
3 Types of ambiguity: Structural ambiguity "Ydu can have peas and beans or carrots with the set meal" Peas] and [beans or carrots Peas and beans] or [carrots This is known as co-ordinate attachment
7 3 Types of ambiguity: Structural ambiguity •"You can have peas and beans or carrots with the set meal". •[peas] and [beans or carrots] •[peas and beans] or [carrots] •This is known as co-ordinate attachment