A and an are indefinite articles. In English, the indefinite article is used after the verb be when followed by a singular noun or by an adjective + a singular noun. Examples: John is a lawyer. Mary is a friendly girl. I am an accountant. It is an excellent book. A is used before words starting with a consonant sound (a doctor, a good student). An is used before words starting with a vowel sound (an officer, an excellent teacher). A and an are never used before plural nouns.
Instructions. Fill the blanks with a or an, when necessary.
Mr. Anderson is ________ good actor.
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an
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My sister is ________ physics teacher.
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an
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The Da Vinci Code is ________ interesting book.
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an
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Tony and Laura are ________ cousins.
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an
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He is ________ unusual person.
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an
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Mr. Jones is ________ honest man.
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an
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Tim Duncan is ________ excellent basketball player.