Grammar learning path · C2 Proficient
Grammatical ambiguity and interpretation.
Some English sentences have two grammatical readings. Tell a free relative clause from an embedded question, then work out the scope of negation and quantifiers, and rewrite each ambiguous sentence so it says exactly one thing.
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Start path — Lesson 1
First lesson · Free Relative Clauses: Reference and Ambiguity
What you'll learn.
- Distinguish free relative clauses from embedded questions and interpret what and whoever.
- Identify the scope of negation and quantifiers and separate ambiguity from implication.
- Rewrite ambiguous sentences so that only the intended reading remains.
Before you start.
- Control C1 relative clauses, quantifiers and negation.
Lessons in this path.
Take them in order- 1Lesson 1Free Relative Clauses: Reference and Ambiguity
Separates free relative clauses from embedded questions, interprets what and whoever, and resolves reference-versus-answer ambiguity.
- 2Lesson 2Negation, Quantifier Scope and Ambiguity
Interprets the scope of negation and quantifiers, distinguishes ambiguity from implication, and rewrites claims so only one reading remains.
Ready?
Free Relative Clauses: Reference and Ambiguity.
Begin with the first lesson and work through the practice at your own pace.