A/AN

Front

What is the rule for using 'A' or 'AN'?

Back

Use 'A' before words that begin with a consonant sound and 'AN' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

Front

Give an example of a word that uses 'AN'.

Back

AN elephant.

Front

Give an example of a word that uses 'A'.

Back

A banana.

Front

What sound does 'UMBRELLA' start with?

Back

A vowel sound.

Front

What sound does 'ERASER' start with?

Back

A vowel sound.

Front

What sound does 'EGG' start with?

Back

A vowel sound.

Front

What sound does 'BANANA' start with?

Back

A consonant sound.

Front

Is 'AN' used before 'HOUR'? Why?

Back

Yes, because 'HOUR' starts with a vowel sound.

Front

Is 'A' used before 'UNIVERSITY'? Why?

Back

No, 'AN' is used because 'UNIVERSITY' starts with a 'Y' sound, which is a consonant sound.

Front

What is the first letter of the alphabet that is a vowel?

Back

A.