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Usage of 'the', 'an' & 'a'
what are the difference of 'the', 'an' & 'a'
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The choice between a and an is determined by sound. Before a word beginning with a vowel sound " an " is used eg : an enemy, an orange, an hour ... Before a word beginning with a consonant sound " a " is used eg : a boy, a woman, a horse ...
- The choice between a and an is determined by sound.
- Before a word beginning with a vowel sound " an " is used eg : an enemy, an orange, an hour ...
- Before a word beginning with a consonant sound " a " is used eg : a boy, a woman, a horse ...
- When we speak of a particular person or thing, we use ' the ' eg : " The " book you want is out of print.
- I dislike " the " fellow
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The choice between a and an is determined by sound. Before a word beginning with a vowel sound " an " is used eg : an enemy, an orange, an hour ...
Before a word beginning with a consonant sound " a " is used
eg : a boy, a woman, a horse ...
When we speak of a particular person or thing, we use ' the '
eg : " The " book you want is out of print.
Before a word beginning with a consonant sound " a " is used
eg : a boy, a woman, a horse ...
When we speak of a particular person or thing, we use ' the '
eg : " The " book you want is out of print.
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