Identify The Type

Worksheet Description

The “Types of Ambiguity” worksheet delves deep into the multifaceted nature of language, where words or sentences can harbor multiple interpretations. It emphasizes that ambiguity, while occasionally springing from the overlapping meanings of words, can arise due to various reasons. The worksheet categorizes ambiguity into three primary types: semantic, syntactic, and narrative, each presenting its own set of challenges and intricacies.

Students are guided through the maze of ambiguous language with real-world examples. They are tasked with discerning whether the ambiguity in each sentence is rooted in word meaning (semantic), sentence structure (syntactic), or context/story (narrative). This exercise sharpens their analytical skills, equipping them to recognize and understand the nuances of ambiguous expressions in daily communication.