Ultimate A And An Quiz
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Can you use 'a' and 'an' appropriately in a sentence? Take this ultimate 'a' and 'an' quiz to see how well you use it. We have a few sentences for your practice and to check your understanding of article usage in English grammar. Start the quiz, pick the correct answers and get a perfect score here. All the best! If you like the quiz, do not forget to share it with others who like to practice grammar and enhance their knowledge.
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• Select a, an or "--": _____ umbrella.
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Correct Answer
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The word "umbrella" starts with a vowel sound, so the correct choice is "an" before it.Rate this question:
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• Select a, an or "--": _____ dictionary
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A. AExplanation
The word "dictionary" starts with a consonant sound, so the correct article to use is "a".Rate this question:
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• Select a, an or "--": ____ stamps.
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The correct answer is "--" because the word "stamps" does not begin with a vowel sound. The use of "a" or "an" is determined by the sound that follows it, not the actual letter. Since "stamps" starts with a consonant sound, the correct choice is "--".Rate this question:
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• Select a, an or "--": ____ identification card (I.D.)
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B. AnExplanation
The word "identification" starts with a vowel sound, so the correct choice is "an."Rate this question:
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• Select a, an or "--": ____ candy.
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A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a" because "candy" starts with a consonant sound. "A" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Since "candy" starts with the consonant sound /k/, we use "a" before it.Rate this question:
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• Select a, an or "--": _____ binder.
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The correct answer is "a" because the word "binder" begins with a consonant sound (/b/), and "a" is used before words that start with consonant sounds.Rate this question:
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• Select a, an or "--": _____ tissues
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The correct answer is "--" because the word "tissues" is a plural noun and does not require an article before it.Rate this question:
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• Select a, an or "--": ____ glasses.
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• Select a, an or "--": ____ wallet.
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A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a". In English, we use "a" before words that begin with a consonant sound. Since "wallet" starts with a consonant sound (the "w" sound), we use "a" before it.Rate this question:
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• Select a, an or "--": ___ comb.
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The word "comb" starts with a consonant sound, so the correct article to use before it is "a".Rate this question:
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• Select a, an or "--": ____ driver's license.
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The correct answer is "a" because the word "driver's license" starts with a consonant sound (/dr/), and "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.Rate this question:
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• Select a, an or "--": ____ gum.
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A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a" because "gum" starts with a consonant sound, and "a" is used before words that start with consonant sounds.Rate this question:
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