Some experts in China contend that the growth of classroom slots in higher education has outstripped the supply of qualified professors and instructors.
Some experts in China contend that growth of classroom slots in higher educations has outstripped the supply of qualified professors and instructors.
In the first sentence, "the" is used in front of growth. The first one is from NYtimes, and I wonder that I can subtract "the" in front of growth. Is it possible? Are there any differences in meaning between two sentences?
Top answer
The first version is the natural and usual one. The second version is intelligible and means the same. )
— GPY
The first version is the natural and usual one.
The second version is intelligible and means the same.
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