Understanding 'a' and 'an'

What is the difference between 'a' and 'an'?

• Based on the sound of the following word

• They are the same

• Based on the first letter of the following word

• Depends on the context

Give an example of using 'a' in a sentence.

• There is a tree in the garden.

• She has a book in her bag.

• I saw a dog on the street.

• I saw a cat on the street.

Give an example of using 'an' in a sentence.

• An apple is a healthy snack.

• An dog is a loyal pet.

• An table is made of wood.

• An orange is a healthy snack.

When do we use 'a' before a word?

• When the word is a verb.

• When the word starts with a consonant sound.

• When the word starts with a vowel sound.

• When the word is a proper noun.

When do we use 'an' before a word?

• Before a word that starts with a vowel letter.

• Before a word that starts with a vowel sound.

• Before a word that starts with a silent 'h'.

• Before a word that starts with a consonant sound.

Fill in the blank: I saw ___ apple on the table.

• an

• the

• a

• some

Fill in the blank: She has ___ umbrella.

• the

• some

• an

• a

Choose the correct article: ___ elephant

• some

• the

• an

• a

Choose the correct article: ___ hour

• a

• the

• some

• an

Which article would you use before the word 'orange'?

• the

• some

• a

• an