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Patricia Francisco
Patricia Francisco

This document provides guidance on using "a" versus "an" in English. It states that "a" should be used if the next word begins with a consonant sound, while "an" should be used if the next word begins with a vowel sound, and that this determination is based on sound, not spelling. Examples are given of words that begin with consonant and vowel sounds to demonstrate when to use "a" and when to use "an".

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WHEN TO USE -A- Use a if the next word begins with a consonant SOUND. This is a sound rule, NOT a spelling rule. a box a cat a university (university begins with a consonant sound) a European trip (European begins with a consonant sound) a hotel (hotel begins with a consonant sound) WHEN TO USE -AN- Use AN if the next word begins with a vowel SOUND. This is a sound rule, NOT a spelling rule. an apple an orange an ice cream cone an uncle (uncle begins with a vowel sound) an hour (the h is silent, thus a vowel sound)

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  • 1. WHEN TO USE -A- Use a if the next word begins with a consonant SOUND. This is a sound rule, NOT a spelling rule. a box a cat a university (university begins with a consonant sound) a European trip (European begins with a consonant sound) a hotel (hotel begins with a consonant sound) WHEN TO USE -AN- Use AN if the next word begins with a vowel SOUND. This is a sound rule, NOT a spelling rule. an apple an orange an ice cream cone an uncle (uncle begins with a vowel sound) an hour (the h is silent, thus a vowel sound)