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Zero Article: When do you not need to use the or a?

Once you have mastered a / an / the, the next level is "when to use none of the three." This article summarizes the most common situations for the zero article: plural generalizations, uncountable generalizations, meals, sports, languages, go to school, and by bus. Each point is paired with A2-level example sentences and correct/incorrect demonstrations, plus a quick tip at the end to help you decide in a second.