3. When Articles are Not Used

Articles are not used: 1. before the name of a person: Example: I am a fan of Michael Jackson. (NOT: I am a fan of the Michael Jackson) 2. before the name of a place, town, country, street, or road. Example: Barcelona is a beautiful city. (NOT: The Barcelona is a beautiful city.) 3. before names of materials. Example: Gold is found in Australia. (NOT: The gold is found in Australia.) 4. before abstract nouns used in a general sense. Example: You cannot buy happiness. (NOT: You cannot buy a/the happiness.) Articles are not used: 1.       before the name of a person: Ø  Example: I am a fan of Michael Jackson. (NOT: I am a fan of the Michael Jackson) 2.       before the name of a place, town, country, street, or road. Ø  Example: Barcelona is a beautiful city. (NOT: The Barcelona is a beautiful city.) 3.       before names of materials. Ø  Example: Gold is found in Australia. (NOT: The gold is found in Australia.) 4.       before abstract nouns used in a general sense. Ø  Example: You cannot buy happiness. (NOT: You cannot a/the happiness.)