In British English^x, Definite articles^x

The following relates to Standard British English. It seems the rule is that when talking about institutions the article is omitted if you are talking about someone being in the institution for the purpose for which it was designed. Thus: She is in hospital means She is a patient in a...

British English, but not American English, usually omits the definite article with university and hospital. Mrs Anderson has to go to hospital / the hospital for an operation. We were at university / the university together. Page 251, A Communicative Grammar of English, by Geoffrey Leech and...

Rex wrote:DemetriusYou touched on the topic of the capitalization and the article.Let us talk about a large company. You and I will find a lot of employees who are keen on what the management is doing.(4) There are many people to keep track of the company's activities. Would you insist to...

Does British English make a distinction between "go to/be in hospital" and "go to/be in the hospital"? My students asked me about use of "go to hospital" and I have never heard this. In American English, we always say "go to the hospital". For example, if you call 911, someone will usually...

(1) 'Same' is always preceded by the definite article-- I cannot think of a case when it is not. (2) Both pronunciations are acceptable. /prin 'ses/ is primarily British English.