Seagull Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Determiners
Please evaluate each of the following three sentences regarding whether it is natural.
(A) Some scientists say that contrary to the general belief, global warming is not caused by carbon dioxide.
(B) Some scientists say that contrary to general belief, global warming is not caused by carbon dioxide.
(C) Some scientists say that contrary to a general belief, global warming is not caused by carbon dioxide.
(A) Some scientists say that contrary to the general belief, global warming is not caused by carbon dioxide.
(B) Some scientists say that contrary to general belief, global warming is not caused by carbon dioxide.
(C) Some scientists say that contrary to a general belief, global warming is not caused by carbon dioxide.
Top answer
A and B are both possible. C is unnatural.
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