When semantic and syntactic information conflict,comprehenders _____ rely on the plausible semantic interpretation of the sentence.
A) always
B) sometimes
C) rarely
D) never

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When semantic and syntactic information conflict, comprehenders may sometimes rely on the plausible semantic interpretation of the sentence. However, this may not always be the case as it can depend on various factors such as context, processing demands, and individual differences in reading abilities. Therefore, the answer is not always (A) or rarely (C), and it is not never (D) either as there can be instances where syntactic information may override semantic information.

When Semantic and Syntactic Information Conflict,comprehenders _____ Rely on the Plausible