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The Articles "a" and "an"

Description: Learn how to use the articles "a" and "an" in English.

 

Video Transcript: The words a and an are articles to indicate one thing. We use a when the word starts with a consonant sound. The word books starts with a consonant, therefore we use a to indicate one - a book. When we speak quickly, we usually pronounce the article a like eh - a book, a book. Both pronunciations are correct. If a word starts with a vowel sound, like apple, we use an - an apple.

 

a - words that start with a consonant sound an - words that start with a vowel sound

 

 

Practice

Instructions Select the correct article ("a" or "an"). 1) ___ paper      a      an          2) ___ island      a      an          3) ___ actor      a      an          4) ___ ocean      a      an          5) ___ computer      a      an          6) ___ teacher      a      an          7) ___ umbrella      a      an          8) ___ elephant      a      an          9) ___ table      a      an          10) ___ chair      a      an

 

 

Writing Practice

Write three examples with a and three with an. Write the "Writing Practice" in the comments section below.

• Examples:
• a table
• an elephant

 

Do you want more practice with the articles "a" and "an"?

Passport to English - a vs. an

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