The U Sound + Indefinite Articles

Remember:

When the "U" has a vowel sound (uh), use the article "an" before it.

• Which word below has an "uh" sound?

• unicorn

• uniform

• umbrella

• user

Remember:

When the "U" has a consonant sound (similar to 'you'), use the article "a" before it.

• Which word below has a "you" sound?

• underpass

• unusual

• unsteady

• uniform

Now complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article:

She read a book about __ unicorn in a magic forest.

• a

• an

Now complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article:

We are __ united team. We work together.

• a

• an

Now complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article:

The story about the ghost is __ urban legend. It is not real.

• a

• an

Now complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article:

I got __ urgent message. I need to go now!

• a

• an

Now complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article:

Winning the game was __ ultimate goal for us.

• a

• an

Now complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article:

This book is __ useful tool for learning English.

• a

• an

Now complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article:

He looks sad. He has __ upset face.

• a

• an

Now complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article:

The boss made __ unilateral decision. He did not ask the team.

• a

• an