A, AN

Singular/Countable
a book
anelephant
a hospital
an hour
a university
anmp3 player
1. We use “a” when the next
word begins with a consonant. 1. We use “an” when the next
word begins with a vowel.
2. We use “a” when the next
word begins with “h” but this 2. We use “an” when the next
has sound. word begins with “h” but this
has NO sound.
3. We use “a” when the next
word begins with “u” but this 3. We use “an” when the next
has strong sound. word begins with a “vowel
sound”.
3.

1. Would you like _____ tuna sandwich?

2. I ask my mum to buy me _____ Xbox for Christmas.

3. Scientists say there is more than _____ universe to observe.

4. Michael is _____ honest man, he always says the truth.

5. When I visit my friend in Tulum, I stay at _____ hotel.

6. Look at the sky! It is too dark; I think I need _____ umbrella.

7. I prefer to talk to him in _____ café.

8. We like wearing _____ uniform; we don’t like to think on what to wear

everyday.

9. Do you need _____ carton of milk or more?

10. She is dancing with _____ gorgeous man.

Mia