Table 2.
Similarity Norming Examples of Zeugmatic Sentence Stimuli
| Similarity norming sentence | Ambiguity category | Item mean similarity rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mildew spray removed the MOLD and concrete was poured into one. | Homonym |
1.69 (SD = 1.28, SEM = 0.14) |
| The stereo system was missing a SPEAKER and the conference organizers scheduled one. | Irregular polyseme |
2.38 (SD = 1.35, SEM = 0.14) |
| The paint she picked was TAN and in the summer she always gets one. | Regular polyseme |
3.63 (SD = 1.56, SEM = 0.17) |
| The story was about a MERMAID and the girl swam like one. | Unambiguous |
6.41 (SD = 0.92, SEM = 0.10) |