Articles

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•When to use When to use 'a''a'

• Before words that begin with consonants.– a cat

– a pencil

– a bag

When to use When to use 'an''an'

• Before silent 'h'

– an honest man

– an honourable person

When to use When to use 'an''an'

• Before all words that begin with the vowels “a”, “e”, “i”, “o” “u”

– an egg

– an ant

When to use When to use 'an''an'

• Before all words that begin with the vowels “a”, “e”, “i”, “o” “u”

– an ice-cream

– an orange

Use “a” Use “a” when ........when ........

• When “u” makes the same sound as the “y” in you.

– a uniform

– a used plate

Use “a” Use “a” when ........when ........

• “o” makes the same sound as “w” in “won”

– a one-eyed monster

What is an article

•It is an adjective.

•It modifies a noun.