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Lady Yofiel Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

"A" and "An"

I'm having a little trouble with the two "a" and "an" when I'm writing I always seem to encounter this predicament. So if anyone would be so kind to give me some example on how to use “a” and “an” I’d very much obliged. I find it funny that I speak native English and I still have problems with little things such as semicolons and the correct use of “a” and “an” that just shows that everyone needs a little help sometimes.

Thank you for your time,

°°° Lady Yofiel °°°
  

Top answer

The easiest way to choose "a" or "an" is to look at the sound of the first letter in the word that follows, not its direct spelling. Vowel-type sounds use "an"; consonant types use "a". This article gives more detailed rules and examples.

— Lakshwadeep

  • The easiest way to choose "a" or "an" is to look at the sound of the first letter in the word that follows, not its direct spelling.
  • Vowel-type sounds use "an"; consonant types use "a".
  • This article gives more detailed rules and examples.
  • edu/owl/resource/591/1 /
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The easiest way to choose "a" or "an" is to look at the sound of the first letter in the word that follows, not its direct spelling. Vowel-type sounds use "an"; consonant types use "a". This article gives more detailed rules and examples.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/591/1/
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Thank you Mr. Lakshwadeep! This information was so very helpful. I’ve now grasped the full understanding of a and an.

Thank you for your time,

°°° Yofiel °°°
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Hello, Lady Yofiel. If I'm not mistaken, the only difference between them is that "a" we use before consonant(e.g. a nose, a house) and "an" before vowel (an apple, an uncle).

But! an hour; a European, a union, a one, an umbrella.
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AnonymousHello, Lady Yofiel. If I'm not mistaken, the only difference between them is that "a" we use before consonant(e.g. a nose, a house) and "an" before vowel (an apple, an uncle).But! an hour; a European, a union, a one, an umbrella.

- you are nearly right it is the sound rather than the consonant itself. For example we say half an hour, but a hote
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i am sorry

but i will definityly give you the proper answer soon, but i am sure befor the word begin with A you shoul add AN {example} { it is an apple }

for more about this i will replay soon

i miss you too
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