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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Use of "a" or "an"
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Please kindly advise which of the following statements (a or b) is correct if it is to be included in a written report.
a. It is a 18-month contract.
b. It is an 18-month contract.
I am not sure if the use of an article (a or an) within a written statement is still subject to the first letter of the word next to the article (i.e. vowel: a, e, i, o, u) even a short number (e.g. 18) rather the whole word (e.g. eighteen) is adopted.
Your early advice will be highly appreciated. Thanks a lot for your help.
Regards,
Tim
Please kindly advise which of the following statements (a or b) is correct if it is to be included in a written report.
a. It is a 18-month contract.
b. It is an 18-month contract.
I am not sure if the use of an article (a or an) within a written statement is still subject to the first letter of the word next to the article (i.e. vowel: a, e, i, o, u) even a short number (e.g. 18) rather the whole word (e.g. eighteen) is adopted.
Your early advice will be highly appreciated. Thanks a lot for your help.
Regards,
Tim
Top answer
b. It is an 18 -month contract . The rule holds in both speaking and writing.
- b.
- It is an 18 -month contract .
- The rule holds in both speaking and writing.
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b. It is an 18-month contract. The rule holds in both speaking and writing.
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