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1. a determiner that expresses nonspecificity of reference, such as a, an, or some

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2. USE OF "AN"

2.1. The article AN is used before singular, countable nouns which begin with vowel sounds.

2.1.1. Examples:

2.1.1.1. It is an old university

2.1.1.2. It is an ugly hotel

2.1.1.3. It is an apple

2.1.1.4. 11.It is an empty bottle

2.1.1.5. It is an egg

2.2. Rules: Some words can be written beginning with a consonant, but are pronounced with initial sound of vowel. Words beginning in h are the most common causes of confusion, but there are some other letters that can also be challenging. -Use before one m mute: an hour, an honorable peace, an honest error. -Use before the words that are written with consonant, but are pronounced with vocal sound: an MBA.

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4. USE OF"A"

4.1. The article "A" is used before singular, countable nouns which begin with consonant sounds.

4.1.1. Examples:

4.1.1.1. He is a teacher.

4.1.1.2. I am a good student

4.1.1.3. He is a pilot

4.1.1.4. .The gift is a new book

4.1.1.5. It is a good movie

4.2. Rules: Some words can be written beginning with a vowel, but are pronounced with initial consonant sounds. Words that start with h, y, u, and eu or e are common words that can cause confusion. -Use a when the u make the same sound of the and in you: a union, a unicorn, a used napkin, a usability study. -Use to when you do it or make the same sound of the w in won: a one-legged man. -Use to when I or e makes the same sound of the y: a European trip, a ewe lamb. -Don't use when h is mute.

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