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Question 106

An editor was checking an account of an interview. The opening sentence read:

“When Aled interviewed Karim, he was nervous.”

Later, the account stated:

“Karim kept folding the corner of his notes, while Aled asked questions in an even voice.”

The editor replaced the opening sentence with:

“Karim was nervous when Aled interviewed him.”

She described the original sentence as ambiguous.

a.

Give the meaning of “ambiguous” as it is used in this account.

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b.

Explain how the later details support the editor’s revision.

[2]
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