Explain the contrasts in the uses of the definite, the indefinite and the zero articles.
Answers
Explanation:
English language has two articles of speech
Definite article ( the )
Indefinite article (a/an )
Definite and Indefinite article
The is used to refer to specific or particular nouns whereas a/an is used to refer non-specific or non-particular nouns.
Zero article;
As the name suggests, in english grammar when we dont use an article before the noun then it is called as zero article
Answer:
There are two types of articles:
Definite & Indefinite Articles.
Zero article means No articles to be used.
Explanation:
The difference between the above three are as follows:
Definite Article: “The”
1. It is used when someone is certain about to whom we are referring to any particular thing. E.g. what is the name of the English Teacher?
2. Used with unique things or person.
Indefinite Article: “A / AN”
Indefinite articles are used before countable or singular (general) nouns. E.g. I will buy a house soon. I ate an orange.
Zero Article/ No Article:
Zero Article means when articles are not required.
1. Used with countable plurals. E.g. Ram & Edward are students or I like flowers.
2. Used with Uncountable nouns: E.g., knowledge is infinite or Air is life.
3. Used with geographical features, such as mountains, lake, continents etc.
4. Used with days, months, seasons and holidays.
5. Used with institutions or places.
6. Used with Prepositions etc.
In some exceptional cases if the noun requires modification definite or indefinite article can be used.
E.g., The most adventurous trip.