Using "An" Vowel Sound Quiz

1. When do we usually use "an" before a noun?

Before a word that starts with a vowel sound

Before a word that starts with a consonant sound

Only before names of people

Only at the end of a sentence

We use an before a vowel sound, like an apple or an elephant.

Explanation

We use an before a vowel sound, like an apple or an elephant.

2. Choose the correct sentence.

She ate a orange for breakfast.

She ate an orange for breakfast.

She ate orange for breakfast.

She ate a an orange for breakfast.

Orange begins with a vowel sound o, so we use an orange.

Explanation

Orange begins with a vowel sound o, so we use an orange.

3. Choose the correct sentence.

He carried an umbrella.

He carried a umbrella.

He carried umbrella.

He carried a an umbrella.

Umbrella begins with a vowel sound u (uh), so we use an umbrella.

Explanation

Umbrella begins with a vowel sound u (uh), so we use an umbrella.

4. We use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound, like a, e, i, o, or u.

True

False

We use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound, such as an egg or an apple.

Reason:

Letters and sounds are not always the same (e.g., hour).

Explanation

We use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound, such as an egg or an apple.

Reason:

Letters and sounds are not always the same (e.g., hour).

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6. Choose the correct sentence.

We saw a elephant at the zoo.

We saw an elephant at the zoo.

We saw an big elephant at the zoo.

We saw elephant at the zoo.

Elephant begins with a vowel sound e, so we use an elephant.

Explanation

Elephant begins with a vowel sound e, so we use an elephant.

7. Choose the correct sentence.

He wants a ice cream.

He wants an ice cream.

He wants ice cream an.

He wants an ice creams.

Ice cream begins with a vowel sound i, so we use an ice cream.

Explanation

Ice cream begins with a vowel sound i, so we use an ice cream.

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9. Which rule is correct for using "an"?

Use an before every noun.

Use an before words that begin with a vowel sound.

Use an after the noun.

Use an only with names.

An is placed before words starting with vowel sounds, such as an apple or an octopus.

Explanation

An is placed before words starting with vowel sounds, such as an apple or an octopus.

10. Which nouns usually take "an" in front of them? “Select all that apply.”

___ apple

___ egg

___ house

___ octopus

___ umbrella

Apple, egg, octopus, and umbrella start with vowel sounds, so they use an.

Explanation

Apple, egg, octopus, and umbrella start with vowel sounds, so they use an.

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11. We normally use "an" only with singular nouns, like an ant or an idea.

True

False

An is an indefinite article for one, non-specific, singular noun.

Explanation

An is an indefinite article for one, non-specific, singular noun.

12. We use ___ before words that begin with a vowel sound, like orange, elephant, or umbrella.

An goes before vowel sounds to make the sentence sound smooth and correct.

Explanation

An goes before vowel sounds to make the sentence sound smooth and correct.

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14. We choose "an" based on the sound at the beginning of the next word, not just the first letter.

True

False

The starting sound decides the article, such as an hour (vowel sound) but a house (h sound).

Explanation

The starting sound decides the article, such as an hour (vowel sound) but a house (h sound).

15. Which sentences use "an" correctly? “Select all that apply.”

She has an umbrella in her bag.

He saw an owl in the tree.

We bought an bananas at the store.

I read an interesting story.

They met an old friend.

Umbrella, owl, interesting, and old begin with vowel sounds, so an is correct.

Explanation

Umbrella, owl, interesting, and old begin with vowel sounds, so an is correct.

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16. We waited for ___ hour before the show started.

Hour starts with a silent h, so the first sound is a vowel sound, and we use an.

Explanation

Hour starts with a silent h, so the first sound is a vowel sound, and we use an.

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17. Which words begin with a vowel sound and take "an"? “Select all that apply.”

___ hour

___ honest child

___ user

___ elephant

___ owl

Hour, honest child, elephant, and owl begin with vowel sounds, so they use an.

Explanation

Hour, honest child, elephant, and owl begin with vowel sounds, so they use an.

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18. In which sentences is "an" used incorrectly? “Select all that apply.”

She has an orange juice box.

He drew an cat on the paper.

We visited an zoo yesterday.

They bought an igloo toy.

I saw an elephant at the circus.

Cat and zoo begin with consonant sounds, so they should use a, not an.

Explanation

Cat and zoo begin with consonant sounds, so they should use a, not an.

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19. We use "an" with plural nouns, like "an apples" or "an elephants."

True

False

An is only used with singular nouns, like an apple or an elephant.

Explanation

An is only used with singular nouns, like an apple or an elephant.

20. Which sentence shows correct use of "an"?

She drank an water.

She drank an milk.

She drank an orange juice.

She drank an glass of milk.

An is used before the singular noun glass, not directly before the uncountable noun milk.

Explanation

An is used before the singular noun glass, not directly before the uncountable noun milk.

Practice Using "An": Vowel Sound Quiz

1. When do we usually use "an" before a noun?

2. Choose the correct sentence.

3. Choose the correct sentence.

4. We use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound, like a, e, i, o, or u.

5. She cracked ___ egg into the bowl.

6. Choose the correct sentence.

7. Choose the correct sentence.

8. We saw ___ owl flying at night.

9. Which rule is correct for using "an"?

10. Which nouns usually take "an" in front of them? “Select all that apply.”

11. We normally use "an" only with singular nouns, like an ant or an idea.

12. We use ___ before words that begin with a vowel sound, like orange, elephant, or umbrella.

13. I packed ___ apple in my lunchbox.

14. We choose "an" based on the sound at the beginning of the next word, not just the first letter.

15. Which sentences use "an" correctly? “Select all that apply.”

16. We waited for ___ hour before the show started.

17. Which words begin with a vowel sound and take "an"? “Select all that apply.”

18. In which sentences is "an" used incorrectly? “Select all that apply.”

19. We use "an" with plural nouns, like "an apples" or "an elephants."

20. Which sentence shows correct use of "an"?