Indefinite Articles A/ An
by Dennis Perez
1. "A" is used when the next word begins with a consonant sound
1.1. A cat
1.2. A doll
1.3. A computter
1.4. A bear
1.5. A monkey
1.6. A bird
1.7. A book
2. Exceptions
2.1. We use "a" before the next word begins with "u" or "eu" when they sound like 'you'
2.1.1. A unicorn
2.1.2. A university
2.1.3. A European
2.1.4. A uniform
2.1.5. A euro
3. El artículo indefinido en inglés "a", "an" (un, una, unos, unas)
4. "An" is used when the next word begins with a vowel sound.
4.1. An apple
4.2. An orange
4.3. An egg
4.4. An ice cream
4.5. An umbrella
5. Exceptions
5.1. We use "an" before a slient or unsounded "h."
5.1.1. An hour
5.1.2. An honest error
5.1.3. An honorable peace