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When to use an

Use an before words with vowel (= vokal) sounds.

English vowels: a, e, i, o, u, (y)

Examples
An orange
An umbrella
An interesting movie

When to use a

Use a before words with consonant sounds.

English consonants: all letters except the vowels.

Examples
A dog
A school
A car

Using an or a does not depend on how we spell the word it is followed by; it depends on how we pronounce the word.

Spelling	Pronunciation
A university	(joo-nuh-vuh-suh-tee)
A unicorn	(joo-nuh-kawn)
An hour	(aw-uh)
An honest man	(o-nuhst)
An HIV patient	(ay-chy-vee)

QUIZ

1. She is drinking _____ cup of coffee. an a

2. She is reading _____ old comic. an a

3. They went to the zoo and saw _____ elephant. an a

4. She met _____ handsome man at the party. an a

5. My father is not _____ honest person. an a

6. He will go to _____ university in England. an a

7. My train leaves in _____ hour. an a

8. He was _____ honourable man. an a

9. Indeed, it was _____ unique situation. an a

10. The hospital had _____ X-ray machine. an a

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