[Grammar] Articles in general statements

[katmig]

Hello,

I am writing an essay on Pros & Cons of Living in a House/ Flat. I am mentioning facts like living in a house is more demanding in terms of its maintenance, more expensive, while on the other hand it can provide you a garden with flowers, grass, a piece of land or simply an extra space... I am going on with the following sentence:
"Flat is good for young couples, but house is perfect for young families."
My question is: Is it OK to wtŕite this sencence without articles or/ and if not, which article should be used before "Flat" and "house"?

Thank you so much!

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

Hi, Katmig!

You need articles.

In your example, it's a gray area. I'd use a, but some people might like the better.

 

[Yankee]

"A" for me. No particular house/flat.

 

[katmig]

I see. And imagine the next sentence is "A flat is usually built according to somebody else's plans (while you can plan your house yourself)." = the next point on the list of differences. Is "a (flat)" also appropriate here? Usually when you mention something second time, you put "the" before the noun - so I am not sure...

Thanks in advance

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

I see. And imagine the next sentence is "A flat is usually built according to somebody else's plans (while you can plan your house yourself)." = the next point on the list of differences. Is "a (flat)" also appropriate here? Usually when you mention something second time, you put "the" before the noun - so I am not sure...

Thanks in advance

Again, I'd use A.

Houses are usually built using someone else's plans, too. You might mean furnished or decorated.

 

[katmig]

Again, I'd use A.

Houses are usually built using someone else's plans, too. You might mean furnished or decorated.

Or maybe "designed"? You usually have something to say to the number of rooms, their layout > architects try to meet your requirements...
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