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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

When should I use zero article?

Is there a general rule of thumb for this? I always make mistakes constructing sentences with zero article.
  

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Anonymous Is there a general rule of thumb for this? There are countless rules. The use of articles is one of the most difficult things in English grammar.

— Cool Breeze

  • Anonymous Is there a general rule of thumb for this?
  • There are countless rules.
  • The use of articles is one of the most difficult things in English grammar.
  • You can provide a sentence or two at a time, and someone will comment on the use of articles in them if you ask specific questions.
  • CB
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AnonymousIs there a general rule of thumb for this?
There are countless rules. The use of articles is one of the most difficult things in English grammar. You can provide a sentence or two at a time, and someone will comment on the use of articles in them if you ask specific questions.

CB
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What about this sentence for example?

"If you do not have the automatic updating turned on, follow these steps to obtain the latest version of the Windows Update Agent:"

Is the setence still grammatical and does it have the same meaning?
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Anonymous"If you do not have the automatic updating turned on, follow these steps to obtain the latest version of the Windows Update Agent:"
I would omit the article, but I don't think many native speakers would pay very much attention to it if you used it.

CB
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Cool Breeze Anonymous"If you do not have the automatic updating turned on, follow these steps to obtain the latest version of the Windows Update Agent:"I would omit the article, but I don't think many native speakers would pay very much attention to it if you used it.CB
You said you would omit the article. Why?
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AnonymousYou said you would omit the article. Why?
Generally articles are not used with gerunds or words denoting a process.
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