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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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