The idea that the rules governing the grouping of words in a sentence is the primary determinant of the way a sentence is parsed is part of the ____________________ approach to parsing.
A) semantic
B) temporary ambiguity
C) garden path
D) interactionist

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The garden path model emphasizes that the structure of a sentence and the grammatical rules governing word order are the primary factors influencing how we understand, or parse, sentences. This approach suggests that readers or listeners can be led down the "garden path" to an incorrect interpretation, which must be revised when further information makes the initial interpretation untenable.

The Idea That the Rules Governing the Grouping of Words