Question

warm-up
now practice identifying language that is not precise.
which two headlines have unclear meanings?
select the correct answers.

• eye drops off shelf
• local thief caught by police
• students raise funds for new gym
• old school pillars are replaced by alumni

Explanation:

Analyze "Eye Drops Off Shelf"

This headline is ambiguous. It can mean:

1. Liquid eye drops fell off a shelf.
2. An eyeball fell off a shelf.

Analyze "Old School Pillars Are Replaced by Alumni"

This headline is ambiguous. It can mean:

1. Former students replaced physical, structural pillars of an old school building.
2. Distinguished, long-serving members ("pillars") of the school community were replaced by former students.

Evaluate remaining options

• "Local Thief Caught by Police" has a single, clear meaning.
• "Students Raise Funds for New Gym" has a single, clear meaning.

Answer:

• Eye Drops Off Shelf (Correct answer)
• Local Thief Caught by Police
• Students Raise Funds for New Gym
• Old School Pillars Are Replaced by Alumni (Correct answer)