Lori shows you the following line from her shipping agreement: “The contract excludes coverage for the transport of chemicals in plastic containers.” Lori shipped chemicals in a metal tank, but the tank was kept inside a room with plastic walls that leaked. The company argues the phrase “in plastic containers” describes the transport (the entire method of moving them). Lori argues it describes the chemicals (only chemicals specifically bottled in plastic are excluded). Task: Using phrase structure rules, show where this ambiguity comes from. Using phrase structure rules, show where this ambiguity comes from. Determine the two readings. (2pts) Provide the rules to show how both readings are constructed. (6 pts) Response example “The orange fish swam” Top-Down S → NP VPNP → Det NDet → TheN → Adj NAdj → OrangeN → FishVP → swam Bottom-Up Adj → OrangeN → FishN → Adj NN → Orange Fish Det → The NP → Det N NP → The orange fish

Lori, the local doctor of your rural town, shows you the following line from her medical malpractice insurance: “The policy excludes coverage for the treatment of patients with the experimental drug.” Lori treated a patient using a standard method, but that patient happened to be taking an experimental drug for a different condition as proscribed by a different doctor. The company is refusing to cover a complication. They argue the phrase “with the experimental drug” describes the patients (anyone currently on that drug is excluded from coverage). Lori argues it describes the treatment (only the specific act of administering the drug is excluded). Task: Using phrase structure rules, show where this ambiguity comes from. Using phrase structure rules, show where this ambiguity comes from. Determine the two readings. (2pts) Provide the rules to show how both readings are constructed. (6 pts) Response example “The orange fish swam” Top-Down S → NP VPNP → Det NDet → TheN → Adj NAdj → OrangeN → FishVP → swam Bottom-Up Adj → OrangeN → FishN → Adj NN → Orange Fish Det → The NP → Det N NP → The orange fish

Critical Thinking: Case Study: A local small business owner, Lori, contacts you in a panic. Her insurance company is refusing to pay a claim. The insurance adjuster points to a specific exclusionary clause in her contract, but Lori disagrees with the interpretation. Instructions: Use your knowledge of phrase structure to determine if the contract is truly ambiguous or if one interpretation is syntactically superior. You will complete this in three steps: Map the two possible meanings using phrase structure rules. Analyze the attachment of the ambiguous phrases. Draft a professional “Expert Opinion” letter for Lori to send to her insurance agent.

A method for measuring functional residual capacity.

A test of pulmonary function that measures the maximal volume of gas that can be expelled forcibly after full inspiration.

After full exhalation, the pressure generated by forced inhalation against an occluded airway.

An abnormality detected by spirometry that is characterized by reduced lung volumes.

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Sarah Corp. (Sarah) decides to make an investment in Pie Ltd. (Pie). At this time, Pie has 200,000 shares authorized, and 110,000 shares outstanding. On January 1, 2023, Pie issues Sarah 10,000 shares for $400,000 in cash (so now there are 120,000 shares outstanding). Pie and Sarah have a December 31st year ends. Additional information:        On November 1, 2023, Pie declares a total cash dividend of $180,000.        Pie reports $225,000 net income for 2023. Its stock price on December 31, 2023 is $38.        On January 15, 2024, Sarah is approached by an investment fund which offers to buy all its Pie shares for $42 per share (less brokerage commission of $600). This is a premium over the current stock price of $38. Sarah accepts the offer and sells the shares on that day. Required:    Prepare all of the journal entries in Sarah’s books for the 2023 and 2024 years assuming they use the fair value through net income model to account for this investment. Note: Extra rows have been provided in the template below for spacing.  If you are recording an entry through the Statement of Income and Other Comprehensive Income, indicate if the account flows through net income (NI) or Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) to get full marks. R