Table 1.
Sample sentences (primes and targets) used in Experiments 1 and 2.
| Sentence type | Repetition type | Trial type | Example sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNPC | Island | Prime | Who did Richard dispute the claim that the paparazzi stalked? |
| Target | Who did John deny the claim that the princess married? | ||
| Unrelated | Prime | Who did Richard deny the allegation that the paparazzi stalked? | |
| Target | Who did John deny the claim that the princess married? | ||
| Subject | Island | Prime | What did opponents of hang a giant banner at the capitol? |
| Target | What did opponents of start a violent riot outside the mall? | ||
| Unrelated | Prime | What did fans of hang a giant banner outside the mall? | |
| Target | What did opponents of start a violent riot outside the mall? | ||