English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Avoid the Articles
I suspect a foul play (nonstandard).
I suspect foul play (standard).
Foul play is an uncountable noun and it means a criminal act that results in serious damage or injury, especially murder.
The country was in a turmoil (nonstandard).
The country was in turmoil (standard).
Turmoil means a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. It cannot be preceded by the indefinite article “a”.
GAB
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