A
–Used before a consonant
Example: 1. A dog2. A lucky man
An
–Used before a vowel
Example:
1. An animal
2. An elephant
However…
–When a word beginning with a silent “h,” use an.
Example:
1. An hour
2. An honest man
–When “u” makes a y-sound or “o” makes a w-sound, use a.
Example: 1. A unicorn
2. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Pay attention to the sound and you’ll be good to go.
