Rules An-A

Rules An-A

1. Rule 3

   • Remember that A(AN) means "one" or "a single". You cannot use A(AN) with plural nouns.
     • I have dogs at home
     • I have a dogs at home

2. Rule 4

   • If there is an adjective or an adverb-adjective combination before the noun, A(AN) should agree with the first sound in the adjective or the adverb-adjective combination.
     • He is an excellent teacher. I saw a really beautiful eagle at the zoo.
     • He is an excellent teacher.

3. Rule 5

   • Use A before words such as "European" or "university" which sound like they start with a consonant even if the first letter is a vowel. Also use A before letters and numbers which sound like they begin with a consonant, such as "U", "J", "1" or "9". Remember, it is the sound not the spelling which is important. For example, "1" is spelled O-N-E; however, it is pronounced "won" like it starts with a "W".
     • My father has an helicopter.