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#1 02-Jul-2003, 12:58

When should we not use any article in a sentence?
I mean when is it appropriate not to use 'a', an' or 'the' in a sentence?

**Red5** · #2 02-Jul-2003, 13:50

For a great summary all about the use of articles (including the zero article), see: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/eslart.html

**Tdol** · #3 02-Jul-2003, 15:50

It's used with uncountable nouns when you're not being specific

I like food. general
I liked the food last night. specific