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I'd appreciate it if you 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?

Many thanks.
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I can tell you that both are grammatical, but I'm afraid we don't discuss meaning here (refer to guidelines for posting).

Try the 'Help Each Other with English' forum.
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