a/an

Front

What is the article used before a word that starts with a vowel sound?

Back

an

Front

What is the article used before a word that starts with a consonant sound?

Back

a

Front

Provide an example of a noun that requires the article 'an'.

Back

an umbrella

Front

Provide an example of a noun that requires the article 'a'.

Back

a tiger

Front

What article would you use before the word 'egg'?

Back

an

Front

What article would you use before the word 'lizard'?

Back

a

Front

Explain the difference between 'a' and 'an'.

Back

The article 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

Front

What is the rule for using 'a' or 'an' with acronyms?

Back

Use 'an' if the acronym starts with a vowel sound, and 'a' if it starts with a consonant sound.

Front

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

Back

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