The document discusses ambiguity and provides examples of ambiguous statements and sentences. It defines ambiguity as unclear words, expressions, or meanings. Some examples given are ambiguous phrases like "Mary had a little lamb" and sentences that could have multiple interpretations, such as "The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges" or quotes containing grammatical errors that create unclear meaning. The document aims to illustrate ambiguity through brief and potentially confusing examples.

1. Avoiding Ambiguity

2. Ambiguity Unclear word, expression, or meaning

3. Ambiguity Examples Mary had a little lamb. The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges. Hospitals are sued by seven foot doctors. When the dog ran around the house, it fell down.

4. Ambiguity Examples “ Parents are giving their kids cell phones so they can call if their [sic] are emergencies like if they are lost and can’t find their way home they can call them so they can find them. Some parents also put a tracking device so if they are lost “stolen” they can find them.” “ Students shouldn’t have their mother babysit them even while there [sic] not even around their child.”