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A vs. An: Usage Rules Explained

The document explains the usage of 'A' and 'AN' in English grammar, highlighting that 'A' is used before singular countable nouns starting with consonants, while 'AN' is used before those starting with vowels. It also provides rules for when not to use 'A' or 'AN', such as before names, verbs, plural nouns, uncountable nouns, and adjectives. Additionally, the document includes activities for practice in using 'A', 'AN', and other quantifiers.

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A vs. An: Usage Rules Explained

The document explains the usage of 'A' and 'AN' in English grammar, highlighting that 'A' is used before singular countable nouns starting with consonants, while 'AN' is used before those starting with vowels. It also provides rules for when not to use 'A' or 'AN', such as before names, verbs, plural nouns, uncountable nouns, and adjectives. Additionally, the document includes activities for practice in using 'A', 'AN', and other quantifiers.

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ARTICALS

A & AN
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A and AN

The vowels
A
We use it BEFORE singular countable
nouns that start with consonant letters.
EX:
1-A page
2-A phone
3-A lesson

AN
We use it BEFORE singular countable
nouns that start with vowel letters.
EX:
1-An umbrella
2-An elephant
3-An octopus
REMEMBER:

U Has two ways of


Pronancation so
ADD:
A before words start with
Uni:
A uniform
A unicorn
A universty
A unique girl
An umberalla
Rules
DON'T use A or AN
-Before NAMES: -Before verbs:
A Ahmed Talk see love
A Yemen Walk like leave
-Before plural nouns:
Apples
Chairs
People
-Before uncountable nouns:
Food
Air
Ink
-Before adjectives:
Good
Wonderful
With Plurals and
Uncountable nouns, we use
Some

Activity 1
ADD A or AN
1-….bat 2-…. violin 3-…. igloo
4-…. Octopus 5-…. Elephant 6-…. Owl

Activity 2

Add (a an some or nothing)


...Students …. Air
...Teachers ... Talk
Food …Amazing
Activity 3

Full in the blanks:


1-Is this …. book?
2- DO you want … cup of tea?
3-I need …apple to feel better.
4-She is …unique girl.

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