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Old 06-Jul-2003, 08:20
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When should we use no article in a sentence?( By no article I eman zero article)
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Go here: http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=901

There are several discussions about articles here. To find them, click on "Search Messages".

Zero Article
http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/zero-article.html

We use the zero article with nouns that are uncountable, especially when speaking in general terms.

Examples:
I drink coffee.
People drink water to keep from getting thirsty.
Winter is cold and snowy.
Time waits for no man.
Rain is wet.

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Rain is wet (general)
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. (specific rain)
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