When should we use no article in a sentence?( By no article I eman zero article)
A Anonymous Guest Jul 6, 2003 #1 When should we use no article in a sentence?( By no article I eman zero article)
R RonBee Moderator Joined Feb 9, 2003 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jul 6, 2003 #2 Go here: https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=901 There are several discussions about articles here. To find them, click on "Search Messages". Zero Article https://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. Visit the websites and read the other discussions on articles to learn more. 8)
Go here: https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=901 There are several discussions about articles here. To find them, click on "Search Messages". Zero Article https://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. Visit the websites and read the other discussions on articles to learn more. 8)
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Jul 6, 2003 #3 Rain is wet (general) The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. (specific rain) ;-)