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- 22-Apr-2011, 09:08 #1
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the scientist's attention generic meaning Could I use the definite article to convey generic meaning?
"Never before has this problem attracted the scientist's attention." meaning many scientists' attention?Last edited by ostap77; 22-Apr-2011 at 09:43.
- 22-Apr-2011, 09:16 #2
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Teacher Re: the scientist's attention generic meaning No. Your sentence reads like it's talking about some specific scientist.
Originally Posted by ostap77 
"... attracted the attention of scientists".
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