Tricky article usage: school vs the school, in hospital, play the piano
Context determines article usage
Same rules apply
Same rules apply
💡 British: in hospital. American: in the hospital. Both: at school, at work.
✓She plays the violin.
✗She plays violin.
Musical instruments take 'the'.
✓He's in hospital. (British)
✗He's in the hospital. (British)
British English: no article for purpose.
✓I had breakfast at 8.
✗I had the breakfast at 8.
Meals usually don't take articles.