How to use a and an English lesson also an exercise to help you practise using them

1. Using a – an- the English lesson
What will I learn from the English lesson how to use a– an
This lesson is a short exercise to practise what you have learntabout using “a”, “an” and the in
sentences
A quick refresh onhow to use “a”and ”an” in sentences.
You must usean in front of words that begin with the vowels a, e, i, o, uand o.
An apple, an elephant, an igloo, an orange.
I work in anoffice full of people.
Lee is an old man.
Use “an” if a word that begins with "u" has a vowel sound
An uncle
It was an ugly dog.
Words beginning with h
Words that begin with the letter "h" are sometimes not pronounced,instead, the word will begin
with a vowel sound and “an” is used.
An hour = I need an hour to finish my work.
An honour = it would be an honour to come to your wedding.
Don’t worry most words beginning with h. . . .
You will find that most words that begin with the letter "h," that the "h" is pronounced.Use a if the
"h" is pronounced at all times.
I live in a house that as a lovely view looking over the sea.
He lives in a hotel in the north of England.
Fill in blanks using a, an, or use the
This exercise you will practice using “a” and “an”. To complete the exercise fill in the blanks using a,
an.
Copy and write the list on a piece of paper and fill in the missing blanks.
Write a, anto complete these sentences.
1. Mr Bean is eating _____orange.
2. Tom is eating _____ banana.

2. 3. Sarah has just started work in _____ office.
4. I have ______ idea.
5. I have good _____ idea.
6. Susan is talking to_____woman she went to school with.
7. Susan is talking to _____ old man.
8. you must go and see _____ doctor.
9. The United Kingdom is_____ Island.
10. Sarah is reading _____ article on the internet.
11. Jack ____ uncle. He has ______ niece and two nephews.
12. ______ hour is a long time for a child.
13. _____ elephant has a long trunk.
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