English Grammar: When NOT to use an article – 9 rules

Articles (”a”, “an”, “the”, or no article) can be very confusing to English learners. The most confusing thing is when NOT to include an article. In this English grammar class, I will show you 9 situations in which an article should be left out. For example, why is (Ø) French food delicious, while THE French love delicious food? Test your understanding with the quiz: More grammar videos to watch next: The Definite Article: When to use “the“ with abstract nouns in English Parts of Speech in English Grammar: Nouns and Adjectives