Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
construction / the construction
I'd appreciate it if someone would answer my question about the following sentences. Thanks in advance.
A: Construction of a skyscraper is difficult.
B: The construction of a skyscraper is difficult.
Can I say A means that generally constructing a skyscraper is difficult.
Can I say B also means that constructing a skyscraper is difficult, but the emphasis is laid on what is constructed?
A: Construction of a skyscraper is difficult.
B: The construction of a skyscraper is difficult.
Can I say A means that generally constructing a skyscraper is difficult.
Can I say B also means that constructing a skyscraper is difficult, but the emphasis is laid on what is constructed?
Top answer
I feel no significant difference between the two.
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