INDEFINITE ARTICLE

Indefinite article

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1. The indefinite article an

1.1. Applications

1.1.1. It is used in front of a noun that begins with a vowel.

1.2. Rules

1.2.1. When the noun that accompanies the article begins with a vowel (or a consonant with a vowel sound like "h" that is not pronounced), it is used in the article "an". (an apple = an apple / an office = an office / an hour = an hour)

1.3. Examples

1.3.1. She saw an elephant.

1.3.2. They have an idea

1.3.3. The boy always eats an apple in the mornings.

1.3.4. You need an umbrella because it’s raining a lot.

1.3.5. An ant was walking on my pillow.

2. The indefinite article a

2.1. Applications

2.1.1. Is used in front of a noun (noun) that begins with a consonant.

2.2. Rules

2.2.1. When the noun that accompanies the article begins with a consonant (or a vowel with a sound of consonant), the article "a" is used. (a car = a car / a book = a book / a useful thing = a useful thing).

2.3. Examples

2.3.1. Do you have a pen?

2.3.2. They have a car.

2.3.3. The dog is playing with a ball

2.3.4. I bought a car

2.3.5. I am reading a book.