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2. before a singular countable noun that is being referred to for the first time.
For example,
• Would you like to read a book?
• He has got a job.
• Would you like to have an orange?

3. before names of jobs. For example,
• He works as a waiter.
• She wants to become an engineer.

4. with nationalities and religions. For example,
• Pierce is an American.
• Kathy is a Christian.

5. with singular nouns after the words what and such. For example,
• What a beautiful day!
• What a lovely beach!

6. while referring to a single unit of measurement of time, weight and distance.
For example,
• She can run a kilometre in five minutes.
• I have to buy a kilogram of sugar.
• She’ll be back in an hour.

Exception

♦ An is used before a silent h. For example,

• He is an honest man.
• We waited for an hour.
♦ An is used before a word that begins with a consonant but has a vowel sound.
For example,
• He works in an MNC.
• She is an MLA.

♦ A is used before a word that begins with a vowel but has a consonant sound.
For example,
• He is a European.
• The serial has a universal appeal.

A. Fill in the blanks with a or an.

1. I had idli, dosa and glass of orange juice for breakfast.

2. I have already booked room at hotel near the beach.

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