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6. A: I’m flying to Alaska tonight.
B: Really? When do you have to be at Ø / the airport?

7. A / The plane tickets to Alaska were very expensive.

8. We need to buy a / some map of the area.

4.7 Generalizations vs. Specific References

Generalization Specific Reference
Singular Nouns a bike is a cheap form of transportation. The orange bike is my sister’s.
Plural Nouns Bikes don’t use any gas. The bikes are in the garage.

1. A generalization is a statement about a city is a great place to live.
all members of a group. To make a cities are great places to live.
generalization, use a singular count noun
with a or an or a plural noun.
2. Use a or an to make a generalization with a a car is the best way to get around.
singular count noun. an icy street is dangerous.
3. Use no article to make a generalization with chocolate is delicious.
a non-count noun or a plural noun. Vacations are relaxing.
4. Remember: Use the to refer to a specific The restaurant on Bay Street is very popular.
person, place, or thing. The people at my office are very friendly.

5 Change each generalization from singular to plural.

1. A national park is an interesting place to visit. National parks are interesting
places to visit.

2. A bike is fast and cheap.

3. A boat is a slow way to travel.

4. A cruise is expensive.

5. A taxi is hard to find at night.
6. A car is convenient, but it costs a lot.

7. A backpack is a useful item.

8. An explorer has an interesting job.

6 Look at the bold words or phrases. Write S for specific noun or G for generalization.

G 1. Journeys are often difficult and dangerous.

2. Train journeys are often very slow.

3. The journey took about six months.

4. The photos in this magazine are amazing!

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