If one group of people is asked if they "saw the broken headlight," and a second group asked if they "saw a broken headlight," the first group is more likely to
A) say no.
B) say yes.
C) say they don't remember.
D) lie.

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The use of the definite article "the" in the phrase "saw the broken headlight" suggests that a broken headlight exists and was present, leading people to be more likely to affirm its existence by saying "yes," due to the presupposition implied by the question.

If One Group of People Is Asked If They "Saw