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Ambiguous Words

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    Ambiguous words in sentences
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  • When he saw a break in the action, he made a break for the movie theater's bathrooms
    When he saw a pause in the action, he ran for the bathroom
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  • She was hoping this gig would be her big break, but she didn’t know that she would break her leg doing it
    She was hoping this would help start her career, but she didn't know she would fracture her leg
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  • He thought that since he was so well dressed, in his well cut suit, he should be allowed to cut the line and be seated first
    In his well tailored suit, he thought he should be allowed to skip to the front of the line
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  • The film was cut to make it fit within a class period but the shortened version didn’t cut it
    The film was shortened, but the shortened version wasn't very good
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  • After I cut the vegetables for the soup, I decided to cut the broth to make it less spicy
    I chopped the vegetables, then diluted the broth
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  • When the Yankee player slide into home plate and scored a run, he got a run in his sock
    The player dove into home plate, but got a hole in his sock
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  • Nicholas has been having a run of bad days so his girlfriend decided to run to the store and get his favorite ice cream
    Nicholas has been having a series of bad days so his girlfriend made a quick trip to the store
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  • While my brother has the run of the house, he always forgets to turn off the TV, and lets the Switch run
    While my brother has control of the house, he forgets and leaves the Switch on
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  • The Quarterback ignored the play the coach had drawn up, but he still made an amazing play
    The Quarterback ignored the game plan the coach had drawn up, but he still made a great maneuver
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  • The drama teacher is holding a contest to choose the topic for the school play. My idea hasn’t been voted out yet so its still in play
    The drama teacher is holding a contest to choose the topic for the school performance. My idea hasn’t been voted out yet so it still is available to be chosen
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  • The King’s brother made a play for power VS Children learn through play
    The brother made an attempt to get power VS children learn through having fun
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  • The ball was still in play, but the player was distracted by the play of the stadium lights on the field
    The ball was still on the field but the player was distracted by the movement of the lights
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  • I really have to make an effort to figure out what make of car she has
    I really have to try hard to figure out what type of car she has
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  • I work at a store where we make toys. I make about $15 an hour
    I work at a store where we build toys. I am payed about $15 an hour
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  • We have to make a decision as to if we’re going to make a cake or make cupcakes for the school party
    We have to choose if we’re going to create a cake or create cupcakes for the school party
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  • He always tries to make friends which is probably why he was made class president
    He always tries to become friends with people which is probably why he was given the role of class president
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