Use the + restrictive attribute (superlative/only): They are the most award-winning artist of their generation, Use a/an + classifying noun (with a descriptive attribute): He is a remarkably talented musician who..., Use zero article (-) after "turn": She turned (-) superstar, Use zero article (-) in a direct address: I would tell him: 'Hey, legend, when are we going to see a sequel?', Use zero article (-) with a unique position: He became (-) prime minister. , Use two appositives in one sentence – one with "a", one with "the": Elvis, a poor boy from Mississippi and later the King of Rock 'n' Roll,..., Denote mere family relationship with the definite article: She is the daughter of a musician., Denote family relationship where there are several kids in the family: He is a son of immigrants., Denote family relationship with emphasis on status: She was (-) daughter of royalty., Use the from... to... zero article pattern: His career took him from (-) stage to (-) screen., Use the kind of / a kind of / sort of + zero article: He was the kind of artist who..., Use the concessive clause inversion with zero article: Star though he is, he remains humble..., Use the patter "to appoint / choose / elect / call + sb + sth": She was elected (-) chairperson of the Outcasts club., Use an absolute phrase with zero article: She walked on stage, (-) microphone in hand., Use the + famous work/association: She was the face of 1980s pop music., Use the enough + zero article pattern: he wasn't (-) fool enough to believe the hype. .

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