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.
Originally Posted by ostap77 Could I use the definite article to convey generic meaning? "Never before has this problem attracted the scientist's attention." meaning many scientists' attention? No. Your sentence reads like it's talking about some specific scientist. "... attracted the attention of scientists".
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