Articles and Nouns
Jared Aragona
Articles and nouns: Use articles when appropriate based on count or noncount nouns.
Use articles with count nouns.
A cat is trapped on the roof – Correct
Cat is trapped on the roof — Incorrect
The cat is licking its paws. – Correct
Cat is licking its paws. – Incorrect
Don’t use articles with non-count nouns.
Smiling can put people at ease. – Correct
The smiling can put people at ease. – Incorrect
Jonah’s dog appeared to have rabies. – Correct
Jonah’s dog appeared to have the rabies. – Incorrect
The MLCKRB (Master List Code Key and Rule Book): An English Grammar & Style Handbook by Jared Aragona, CC BY 4.0