Mastering English Articles a, an, and the – Learn to Use Articles Correctly in Every English Sentence!

letters used for lists:
Don’t use articles in front of numbers or letters used for lists.
Examples:
· Number 1 on the list is the most important.
· Sorry, but I don’t understand letter A. (

Using articles in front of numbers or letters used for lists:
Don’t use articles in front of numbers or letters used for lists.
Examples:
· Number 1 on the list is the most important.
· Sorry, but I don’t understand letter A. (

Don’t use articles in front of the names of diseases except for the flu, the measles, the chicken pox, and the mumps.
Examples:
· The man was suffering from Tuberculosis.
· The woman had diabetes.
Now you try: A dangerous bone condition is ______ Osteoporosis.

More on using articles in front of compass directions:
Don’t use articles in front of directions like north, south, east, or west especially when the direction follows an action verb like walk, run, go, head, sail, drive, etc.

the names of religions or languages unless they have been identified by another word in the sentence.
Examples:
· I speak French.
· I speak the French language. (
Which language? The French language.)
· Hinduism is practiced by many people in India and Indonesia.
· The Hindu religion is practiced by many people in India and Indonesia. (
Which religion? The Hindu religion.)

love shopping at the Ala Moana shopping center. (

Don’t use articles in front of the names of malls, parks or stadiums unless the name usually has another identifying noun as part of the name.
Examples:
· I love shopping at Ala Moana Shopping Center. (
Shopping Center is part of the name of the mall so no article is needed)

Hot dogs are made with beef, chicken, or pork

Vegetables are good for your health.

Don’t use articles in front of plural nouns in sentences that are making general statements.
Examples:
· Dogs usually like to chase cats.