2. Plural countable nouns
If the writer is thinking about a specific group, then the definite article is normally used: The books
in this collection were published in the 19th or early 20th century.
Otherwise no article is used:
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Learners tend to remember new facts when they are contextualised.
3. Uncountable nouns
Uncountable nouns are not normally accompanied by an article:
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Science has been defined as a systematic approach to answering questions.
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Reliability is an important quality of any test.
But if they are post-modified by of...., or which … the definite article is normally used:
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The science of global warming is a complex and controversial area.
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The reliability of this instrument is poor.
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Chemistry is the science which addresses the composition and behaviour of matter.
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