The following dispute: Kent:
I see that your friend is back playing tennis. I heard him tell you that he had a match.
Laura:
You couldn't be more wrong. I asked him if he could light my cigarette, and he said he had a match.
Is best described as:
A) Confused.
B) Verbal, arising from ambiguity.
C) Verbal arising from vagueness.
D) Factual.
E) Irresolvable.

Question

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The dispute arises from ambiguity in the meaning of the word "match." Kent assumed it referred to a tennis match, while Laura meant a matchstick to light her cigarette.

The Following Dispute: Kent