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1. An

1.1. When to use an. There is a simple way to remember this. When the word begins with a vowel (a, e, i, or, u), then you should use 'an' as it sounds better and you hear more appropriate when you say it.

1.2. Examples

1.2.1. It is an old university

1.2.2. He is an unusual man

1.2.3. It is an ugly hotel.

1.2.4. She is an honest woman.

1.2.5. It is an egg.

2. Vídeo

2.1. Como Usar An and a

3. A

3.1. When the word begins with a consonant you must use 'a'. If you use words and phrases such as 'ball', 'glass of water' or 'cup of coffee', then it would be 'a ball', 'a glass of water' and 'a cup of coffee'.

3.2. Examples

3.2.1. I am a good student

3.2.2. She is a young woman.

3.2.3. He is a businessman.

3.2.4. He is a clever boy.

3.2.5. It is a good movie.