Article Indefinite A/AN

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2. Remember that A(AN) means "one" or "a single". You cannot use A(AN) with plural nouns.

2.1. Examples: -I saw a bears in Yellowstone National Park. Not Correct  -I saw bears in Yellowstone National Park. Correct

3. The article A is used before singular, countable nouns which begin with consonant sounds.

3.1. Examples: - He is a teacher.  -She doesn't own a car. -I saw a bear at the zoo.

4. The article AN is used before singular, countable nouns which begin with vowel sounds.

4.1. Examples: - He is an actor.  -She didn't get an invitation. -I saw an eagle at the zoo.

5. If there is an adjective or an adverb-adjective combination before the noun, A(AN) should agree with the first sound in the adjective or the adverb-adjective combination.

5.1. Examples: -He is an excellent teacher. -I saw a really beautiful eagle at the zoo.