Ultimate A And An Quiz

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1. • Select a, an or "--": _____ umbrella.

The word "umbrella" starts with a vowel sound, so the correct choice is "an" before it.

Explanation

The word "umbrella" starts with a vowel sound, so the correct choice is "an" before it.

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2. • Select a, an or "--": _____ binder.

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.

Explanation

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.

3. • Select a, an or "--": ___ comb.

The word "comb" starts with a consonant sound, so the correct article to use before it is "a".

Explanation

The word "comb" starts with a consonant sound, so the correct article to use before it is "a".

4. • Select a, an or "--": _____ dictionary

The word "dictionary" starts with a consonant sound, so the correct article to use is "a".

Explanation

The word "dictionary" starts with a consonant sound, so the correct article to use is "a".

5. • Select a, an or "--": ____ candy.

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.

Explanation

6. • Select a, an or "--": ____ gum.

The correct answer is "a" because "gum" starts with a consonant sound, and "a" is used before words that start with consonant sounds.

Explanation

The correct answer is "a" because "gum" starts with a consonant sound, and "a" is used before words that start with consonant sounds.

7. • Select a, an or "--": ____ wallet.

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.

Explanation

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.

8. • Select a, an or "--": ____ driver's license.

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.

Explanation

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.

9. • Select a, an or "--": ____ identification card (I.D.)

The word "identification" starts with a vowel sound, so the correct choice is "an."

Explanation

The word "identification" starts with a vowel sound, so the correct choice is "an."

10. • Select a, an or "--": ____ stamps.

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 "--".

Explanation