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A and an
From Encyclopedia Dramatica
A and an function as indefinite forms of the grammatical article in the English language. They are completely interchangable and if you disagree you are an idiot and should become a hero.
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[edit] Proscriptive Usage Examples
This is what you were taught in grammar school:
[edit] A
Use A before words that don't begin with an vowel.
[edit] An
Always use An before words that start with an vowel.
[edit] Silent H
A silent h is often silent, so you can skip it and look to the next letter.
If uncertain, simply use Cockney slang to silence the h.
- An hello, governor.
- An hero.
- An homosexual.
[edit] See Also
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A and an is part of a series on Language & Communication. |
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