Rules for indefinite articles "a" and "an"

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Rules for indefinite articles "a" and "an" by Mind Map: Rules for indefinite articles "a" and "an"

1. When it use "A"

1.1. When the word begins with a consonant you must use 'a'.

1.1.1. EXAMPLE

1.1.1.1. "a" cup of coffee

1.1.1.1.1. "a" glass of water

1.1.1.1.2. "a" ball

2. video

2.1. However , this rule there is an exception . If you are using a word with an ' h' move, as ' honorable ' or ' honest ' then you have to use 'an' .

2.1.1. EXAMPLE

2.1.1.1. “an" honourable man

2.1.1.1.1. “an" honest mistake

3. When it use "AN"

3.1. When the word begins with a vowel (a, e, i , o, u ), then you must use 'an' as hear sounds better and more appropriate to say .

3.2. EXAMPLE

3.2.1. "an" umbrella

3.2.1.1. "an" ice cream

3.2.1.2. "an" Apple

3.2.1.2.1. "an" eye