Infinitive Articles
by stefany hernandez
1. In English, the two indefinite articles are a and an. Like other articles, indefinite articles are invariable. You use one or the other, depending on the first letter of the word following the article, for pronunciation reasons.
2. A: Use a when the next word starts with a consonant, or before words starting in u and eu when they sound like you.
2.1. USES AND EXAMPLES
2.1.1. The article A is used before singular, countable nouns which begin with consonant sounds. Examples: He is a teacher. She doesn't own a car. I saw a bear at the zoo.
2.1.2. Destinations
3. AN: Use an when the next word starts with a vowel (a,e,i,o,u) or with a mute h
3.1. USES AND EXAMPLES
3.1.1. The article AN is used before singular, countable nouns which begin with vowel sounds. Examples: He is an actor. She didn't get an invitation. I saw an eagle at the zoo.