The Use of "A" and "An" in Articles "A" and "an" are indefinite articles used before nouns to indicate that something is general or unspecified. The choice between "a" and "an" depends on the sound of the following word. * "A" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. For example: * a cat * a dog * a house * "An" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. For example: * an apple * an elephant * an hour Note: The vowel sound is determined by pronunciation, not spelling. For example, "hour" begins with a vowel sound, so we use "an." Examples: * I saw a bird in the tree. * She ate an apple for lunch. * He bought a new car. * We need an umbrella because it's raining. Exceptions: There are a few exceptions to this rule: * If a word begins with a silent "h," we use "an." For example: * an hour * an honor * If a word begins with a vowel sound but is pronounced as a consonant, we use "a." For example: * a university * a one-way street By understanding these rules, you can use "a" and "an" correctly in your writing. #articles #languagelearning #english #englishgrammar #enrichyourvocabulary #shortsvideo #teacher #youtubeshorts