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12. Articles zero, a/an, the
Zero
· Zero article is used, when article the or a/an is not used.
· Articles are not used with the names of languages.
Example: He was learning Chinese.
· Is not used with the names of sports.
Example: She plays badminton and basketball.
· Is not used before academic subjects.
Example: She's taking economics and math.
· Is not used with seasons.
Example: In spring, we like to clean the house.
· Is not used with institutions.
Example: He's in church/college/jail/class.
· Is not used with meals.
Example: Breakfast was delicious.
· Is not used with diseases.
Example: She has cancer.
· Is not used with time of day.
Example: We'll be there around midnight.
· Is not used when you are speaking about transport.
Example: He comes to work by taxi.
A/an
Using a or an depends on the sound that begins the next word.
· a is used before ...