A and An Activity 1

Answers:

1. It is a flower.
2. It is a unicorn.
3. It is a table.
4. It is an ear.
5. It is an octopus.

Question: Why did we use “a” for unicorn in number 2?

Answer: The noun “unicorn” starts with a vowel, but pronounced as /ˈjuːnəˌkoɚn/.

That makes the first sound of the word “unicorn” a consonant sound.

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