A or An

Front

What is the rule for using 'a' or 'an' before a noun?

Back

Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound and 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

Front

Provide an example of a noun that uses 'a'.

Back

a ball

Front

Provide an example of a noun that uses 'an'.

Back

an egg

Front

What sound does 'an' precede?

Back

'an' precedes a vowel sound.

Front

What sound does 'a' precede?

Back

'a' precedes a consonant sound.

Front

Is 'hour' preceded by 'a' or 'an'?

Back

an (because 'hour' starts with a vowel sound)

Front

Is 'university' preceded by 'a' or 'an'?

Back

a (because 'university' starts with a 'yoo' sound, which is a consonant sound)

Front

What is the indefinite article used before singular nouns?

Back

The indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'.

Front

Can 'a' or 'an' be used with plural nouns?

Back

No, 'a' and 'an' are only used with singular nouns.

Front

What is the difference between 'a' and 'an' in terms of pronunciation?

Back

The difference lies in the initial sound of the following word: 'a' is used before consonant sounds, while 'an' is used before vowel sounds.