I studied French in high school for four years.

1. * I studied French in high school for four years.
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1) Do not use articles with the names of languages
EXAMPLES:
* French is spoken in Tahiti.
* English uses many words of Latin origin.
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* You need learn English
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2. 2) Do not use articles with uncountable nouns, if
you talk in general.
Uncountable nouns
are nouns that are
either difficult or
impossible to count.
* Rice is an important food in Asia
*Please give me some water.
EXAMPLES:
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*I bought milk and rice at the store
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* Milk is often added to tea in England.
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Uncountable nouns
include:
Feelings - Liquid-Solid
Gas - Soft
Names do not collect
Money - news
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3. 3) Do not use articles with names of
countries, continents or cities
EXAMPLES:
* Germany is an important economic power.
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* Asia is the largest country in the world
Exceptions:
The USA, The UK, The Americas,
The Netherlands, The Philippines,
The Czech republic, The UAE
whenever the name of a country
comes in a “plural form”,
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*The oldest inhabited capital in history is Damascus
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4. 4)Do not use articles with the names of meals.
EXAMPLES:
* Lunch is my favorite meal.
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* I like to eat breakfast early.
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5)Do not use articles with people's names.
* John is coming over later.
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* Mary Carpenter is my boss.
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EXAMPLES:

5. 6)Do not use articles with professions.
EXAMPLES:
* Engineering is a well-paid career.
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* He'll probably study medicine.
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7)Do not use articles with names of shops.
* I'll go to Adidas at night.
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* Can you go to Boots for me?
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6. 8)Do not use articles with years.
EXAMPLES:
* 1997 was a wonderful year.
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* He was born in 1992.
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9) Do not use articles with most names of towns, streets, stations and
airports.
* Can you direct me to Bond Street?
* Victoria Station is in the center of London.
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7. 10)Do not use articles with the names of lakes and
islands.
EXAMPLES:
* She lives near Lake Windermere.
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* Have you visited Long Island?
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11)Do not use articles with the names of mountains.
* Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world
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Exceptions:
Mountain ranges
such as
the Himalayas..

8. 12)Do not use articles after the 's possessive case.
EXAMPLES:
* His brother's car was stolen.
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* Peter's house is over there.
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13) Do not use articles with titles when combined with names.
EXAMPLES:
* Prince Charles is Queen Elizabeth's son.
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* President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas.
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9. 14)Do not use articles with sports and games.
EXAMPLES:
*Let’s go and play basketball.
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* Badminton is an indoor game.
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15)Do not use articles before noun + number.
*The laboratory is in room 6 on the third floor.
EXAMPLES:
You’ll be leaving from Gate 5 on the eastern concourse.
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10. 16) Do not use articles with the names of diseases.
EXAMPLES:
* Corona is a very dangerous disease
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* Alzheimer's is a very annoying disease
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17) Do not use articles with days and months.
*I usually go on Sundays
EXAMPLES:
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* February is a very beautiful month
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Put the if added to the word
The following Sunday

11. 18) Do not use articles with the names of, books, movies
plays (unless it is part of the title).
EXAMPLES:
* Avatar is a science-fiction movie.
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*The best book is Rich Dad Poor Dad
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19) Do not use articles with the names of seasons
EXAMPLES:
* spring is a lovely season
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* Summer is very hot
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12. 20) Do not use articles with Private places (home
work).
EXAMPLES:
*I'm going to school
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*I'm going to home
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The adjective of a person defines
a place as private or public
EXAMPLES: Samer is a doctor
Samer is at hospital
Samer is sick
Samer is in the hospital
21) Do not use articles after at
EXAMPLES:
*We meet at night
*Tea is served at 4:30
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13. 22) Do not use articles with Occasions.
EXAMPLES:
* Eid al-Fitr days are the best days of the year
*Many countries celebrate New Year's
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23) Do not use articles with countable nouns, if you
talk in general.
EXAMPLES:
* I eat two apples a day
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* Homes are expensive in this neighborhood
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14. 24) Do not use articles with the Names of companies
and brands.
EXAMPLES:
* Facebook is free
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* There are many videos on YouTube
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25) Do not use articles with the Names of Names of
schools and universities.
EXAMPLES:
* Oxford University is located in England
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15. 26) Do not use articles with the names of Academic
subjects
* Mathematics need focus
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EXAMPLES:
*I study physics every day
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27) Do not use articles with Routine Places Movement or Transport
EXAMPLES:
*I went bed early.
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*I go to school by bus.
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*I go to work on foot.
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