Definite Article
Quiz
Rewrite the following sentences by using nominalised adjective forms instead of adjective + noun phrases.
The gap between young and old people seems to be closing rather fast today.
The gap between ...... seems to be closing rather fast today.
Rich and famous people often enjoy their lives to their fullest.
...... often enjoy their lives to their fullest.
Sick people usually can't enjoy anything.
...... usually can't enjoy anything.
Ill guests need to be quarantined immediately.
...... need to be quarantined immediately.
Oppressed people sometimes lose their temper and become violent.
...... sometimes lose their temper and become violent.
Healthy people often don't know what it feels like to be really sick.
...... often don't know what it feels like to be really sick.
Ambitious people try anything they can to realise their dreams.
...... try anything they can to realise their dreams.
Lonely people are more likely to commit suicide than people with families and close friends.
...... are more likely to commit suicide than people with families and close friends.
Tall players have a natural advantage when playing sports like basketball.
...... have a natural advantage when playing sports like basketball.
Illiterate people cannot read and write.
...... cannot read and write.