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What fallacy occurs when an argument can be interpreted in more than one way due to careless grammar?

Denied the antecedent
Red herring
Amphiboly
Loaded words

The correct answer is: Amphiboly

The fallacy that occurs when an argument can be interpreted in more than one way due to careless grammar is known as amphiboly. Amphiboly arises when the structure of a sentence is ambiguous, leading to confusion or multiple possible interpretations. In this case, the ambiguity created by the careless grammar makes it challenging to determine the intended meaning of the argument. This differs from the other options provided: A. Denied the antecedent - this fallacy occurs when a conditional statement is mistakenly concluded to be false because the antecedent is false. B. Red herring - this fallacy involves diverting attention from the main issue by introducing an irrelevant topic. D. Loaded words - this fallacy involves using emotionally charged or biased language to sway an argument.