with or without an article

[Nie]

Hello :)

Which one is correct?

A: I went to the hospital for a check up.

B:I went to hospital for a check up.

C: I have to stay in hospital after my surgery.

D: I have to stay in the hospital after my surgery.

Thanks :)

[Our Tort System]

It depends on what brand of English you're using.

If it's BrE, then no article is required.
If it's AmE, then the definite article ("the") is required.
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[Nie]

Thanks OTS :)

[Karpatro]

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there is usually no A or THE before :
school - college - university - home - work - church - bed - hospital - prison - town

we only say A or THE befor these words when the BUILDING is important

eg :
1/ it was a beautifull church . ( the building is important )
2/do you go to church on sundays ? ( the building isn't important )

1/the school is very old now . (the building is important )
2/ he doesn't like go to school . (the building isn't important )

good luck

karpatro