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  • Articles (the, a, an)

    Use an before words that begin with a vowel sound and words that begin with a silent h:

    • an enemy
    • an heir

    Use a before a consonant sound, including a pronounced h:

    • a hero
    • a union

    Remember, it depends on how it is pronounced. Although union starts with a vowel, it is not pronounced with a vowel sound: you-nee-on.

    The same rules apply before abbreviations and acronyms.

    • an SS office
    • a WSQ questionnaire
    • an OPQ report

    For more on articles, have a look at the Owl.

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