Final answer:
In the provided sentences, D: "We painted the wall that had cracks" is not a garden-path sentence because it does not lead to an initial misinterpretation and is straightforward in its meaning.
Step-by-step explanation:
A garden-path sentence is a grammatically correct sentence that starts in such a way that a reader's most likely interpretation will be incorrect; they are led down the garden path and then need to retrace their steps to find the right interpretation. Looking at the sentences provided:
- (A) "When Fred eats food gets thrown."
- (B) "After Bill drank the water proved to be poisoned."
- (C) "Because he always jogs a mile seems a short distance to him."
- (D) "We painted the wall that had cracks."
Sentences A, B, and C are garden-path sentences because they initially lead the reader to interpret the sentence one way until it becomes clear that another interpretation is needed. However, sentence D is not a garden-path sentence; it does not lead to an initial misinterpretation. We painted the wall that had cracks is straightforward and does not mislead the reader.