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In the study of advanced English grammar and determiners, nouns functioning in a general, abstract, or institutionalized sense often exhibit unique article omission or inclusion rules. Consider the following sentences containing nuanced usages of articles and determiners:I. She was admitted to ____ hospital for minor surgery after the accident.II. He went to ____ prison to visit his childhood friend who is serving a sentence.III. The delegation traveled by ____ air to reach the remote summit in time.Identify the option that correctly provides the missing articles or determiners (using 'ø' for zero article) in the exact sequential order of sentences I, II, and III.
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Detailed Explanation
In English grammar, certain institutional nouns (such as school, church, bed, hospital, prison, university) drop the definite article 'the' when they are visited or used for their primary, institutional purpose. In sentence I, being admitted to 'hospital' as a patient takes the zero article (ø). However, in sentence II, going to 'the prison' specifies a visit to the physical building rather than serving time as a prisoner, thus requiring 'the'. In sentence III, 'by air' is a fixed idiomatic prepositional phrase of manner/means that takes the zero article (ø). To understand more about these nuances, consult the Wikipedia Reference on English articles.
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