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A / An
When we talk about things for the first time, we use the
If you want a
indefinite article. (A sandwich / a glass of water / an
powerful
apple, etc).
We use “a” before words starting with a consonant vocabulary,
sound, and “an” before words starting with a vowel more fluent
sound. (Remember: some words start with a vowel but speaking - and
are pronounced with a consonant: university / use, etc.) even a better-
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We use “one” when we’re talking about the quantity of
something.
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We also use “one” to suggest that there are other
through
alternatives. For example: English!
“It’s a good idea” = your idea (and it’s the only idea) is
good
“It’s one good idea” = you might have other good ideas
as well
We also use “one” to give a precise amount:
“One thousand pounds” = an exact number of one
thousand pounds
One and Ones
We can use “one” and “ones” as pronouns.
“Which one would you like?” (= Which one thing of
many.)
“Which ones would you like?” (= Which things of many)
A, An, or One
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