What Is the 'Zero Article'?

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Now, you try it! Practice using the zero article (no article). Choose any three or more sentences to write.

1.Write one generalization using a plural noun. It could be about kinds of: animals, cars, mobile phones, computers, jobs, people or something else. Be sure that the noun subject is plural. (Ex: Children love ice cream.)

2.Write one generalization using any noncount noun. Some noncount nouns include: materials and substances (such as wood, gold, water and fire); foods (such as milk, rice, sugar and meat); abstract ideas (such as happiness, advice, time and information); subjects (such as biology, history and economics); and activities (such as dancing, swimming and studying).
3. Write a statement or question using one to three proper nouns.

4. Use one of the following phrases in a statement or question:"¡by car"¡"¡by train"¡"¡by bus"¡"¡by ai"¡ or"¡on foot"¡

5. Use one of the following phrases in a statement or question:"¡at night"¡"¡at midnight"¡"¡tomorrow"¡"¡today"¡"¡yesterday"¡"¡last nigh"¡"¡last wee"¡"¡last mont"¡ or"¡last year"¡

6. Use one of the following phrases in a statement or question:"¡at home"¡"¡at work"¡"¡at school"¡"¡in class"¡"¡in colleg"¡ or"¡in school"¡