Articles are not used in the following cases :
1.
Before most Proper Nouns : Anil, Asha, Orchha, Tamil Nadu,
Mount Everest, India, Brazil.
Exception : If there are more than one people of the same
name, Article can be used for them :
There are two Bhanus here. Which Bhanu do you want to see?
I want to see the Bhanu whose father is Ashok.
Are you talking about the Hyderabad located in India?
2. Before 'man' when used in general sense :
Man is behind the extinction of many species.
Man has made tremendous progress.
3. Before names of days, months; for example : Sunday,
Monday, January, February.
4. Before names of languages; for example : Hindi,
French, Tamil, English.
5. Before Abstract and Material Nouns; for example :
Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.
Water is essential for life.
Exception : When we talk of specific Abstract or Material
Nouns, Articles can be used for them :
The beauty of Tarika is sparkling.
The water of this pond has become dirty.
6. Articles are not used before the name of a thing or
place when used for its primary purpose; for example : bed for sleeping,
hospital for treatment, prison for lodging criminals etc. When these things or
places are not used for their primary purpose, Articles will be used; for
example :
I am going to school. (to study or teach)
I am going to the school to meet the principal. (not to study or teach)
The criminal was sent to jail. (for punishment)
The jail is located in the countryside. (general description)
7. Articles are not used in several proverbial phrases;
for example :
at home in
hand at sunrise at sunset
by bus by
day by land by night
by train catch
fire give ear in debt
in demand in
hand in town leave home
on demand on
foot send word set sail
strike root take
breath lose heart take offence
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