Omission
Situations
1. after prepositions in some common expressions
Example
- to/in/into/ out of hospital/prison/bed
- by car/bicycle/bus/plane/train
- to/at/from work
- out of town
Situations
2. in some time phrases
Example
- in 1990 (year), in summer (season),
- since April (month),
- at Christmas (festival)
- on Monday (day of week), at night
Situations
3. before the names of continents and countries
Example
Have you been to China?
Situations
4. before names of cities, towns and villages
Example
- The police have monitored the number of drink-related accidents since the introduction of a ban on drinking and driving in Hong Kong.
- Pollution in Shatin is being closely monitored by EPD.
- The Police Headquarters is in Wanchai.
Situations
5. before the names of streets, districts, parks and bridges
Example
- The Lunar New Year Festival will be held in Victoria Park.
- The post office in Hennessy Road is a listed building.
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