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The zero article (-)

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We use the term zero article when a noun is not preceded by a definite article (the) or indefinite article (a, an).

  • The zero article with proper names
  • The zero article with names of places and institutions
  • The zero article with meals
  • The zero article with names of days, months, seasons, holidays and parts of the day
  • The zero article with names of pubs, restaurants etc. ending in 'S
  • The zero article with names of sports, games and activities
  • The zero article with geographical names
  • The zero article with places
  • The zero article with prepositional phrases
◂ The definite article with unique objects ▴
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