The phrase "have general knowledge" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It means to possess a basic understanding or familiarity with a wide range of topics or subjects. Example: It is important for a journalist to have general knowledge about current events and politics in order to accurately report and analyze news stories.
But TurboTax now acknowledges that many do-it-yourselfers have general knowledge of their taxes and want a quicker way to complete them.
"They have general knowledge and they pass the test – but in reality they don't know how to react in a dire situation".
A newly schooled scientist would be an expert in molecular techniques in systematics, and the ideal candidate would also be familiar with traditional techniques and have general knowledge about the many other phyla of invertebrates and how to collect and preserve them.
The urban doctors asked some medical history questions of the patients and appeared to have general knowledge of many of their patients' day-to-day lives and could speak to that on a more personal level rather than just to their immediate health concerns.
It helps if you have general knowledge of the lyrics, but you don't have to.
Pharmacists and buyers at the distribution center always had general knowledge about demand hills and valleys, like flu and allergy seasons, which they factored into orders to drugmakers.
Several African-American Area 2 detectives who had general knowledge about the torture ring remained silent until their retirement two decades later.
A commodities trader may not know much about mortgages or interest rate swaps, for instance, so to find anyone, much less a politician, who has general knowledge of all of it is rare.
Professional caregivers had general knowledge of dementia, the impact of the disease and how to implement helpful interventions.
This study shows that though doctors had general knowledge of informed consent requirements, execution in practice was inadequate, with deficiency in knowledge of basic local laws and regulations.
Learn to work out answers by having general knowledge of the gist and concepts contained within the questions––think laterally and creatively.
