Table 1.

Example of sentences presented during the story task, embedded with Real, M+, and M− critical words. Critical words are displayed in bold text.

R condition:

Several white fluffy clouds spotted the clear blue sky.

Thunder rumbled and low grey clouds gathered over the horizon.

Philip unearthed a rusty yet usable knife and quickly pocketed it.

Philip sharpened the blade of the knife carefully.

M+ condition:

Several white fluffy meeves spotted the clear blue sky.

Thunder rumbled and low grey meeves gathered over the horizon.

Philip unearthed a rusty yet usable yepal and quickly pocketed it.

Philip sharpened the blade of the yepal carefully.

M− condition:

Several white fluffy meeves spotted the clear blue sky.

Thunder rumbled and low grey yepals gathered over the horizon.

Philip unearthed a rusty yet usable meeve and quickly pocketed it.

Philip sharpened the blade of the yepal carefully.