ARTICLES A/AN
por Kevin Joya
1. Article "A"
1.1. RUL,E
1.1.1. Use “a” when the indefinite article comes before a word beginning with a consonant sound
1.1.1.1. EXAMPLES
1.1.1.1.1. • A toy • A book • A house • He is a doctor
2. EXCEPTION
2.1. Always trust the sound, not the letter when applying the a vs. an rule. Remember, it’s about pronunciation
2.1.1. EXAMPLES
2.1.1.1. INCORRECTO: A honor CORRECTO: An honor INCORRECTO: An university CORRECTO: A university
3. Is used for
3.1. Nationality: • a Spaniard • an American Professions: • You are a teacher • He is an architect Religions: • I am a Christian • She is an Evangelist To describe • My girlfriend is a beautiful woman • That is an table Noun singular • a pencil • a lamp Name something for the first time • We have a new car Expressions of quantity, time, velocities and prices. • A Little • Once a day • It costs $1,50 a litre • He usually drives at 140km an hour Exclamatory expressions. • What a funny story! • What an exciting film!
4. Article "AN"
4.1. RULES
4.1.1. Use “an” when the indefinite article comes before a word beginning with a vowel sound
4.1.1.1. EXAMPLES
4.1.1.1.1. • An idea • An apple • An hour • An honest man