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A or An

1) We use "a" if the word begins with a consonant sound. 
Example:-
- a cat
- a star
- a zebra

2) We use "an" if the word begins with a vowel sound. 
Example:-
- an apple
- an igloo
- an umbrella

Fill in the blanks with "a" or "an":
1. Ram eats ____ apple everyday. 
2. We saw ____ lion at the zoo. 
3. I see ____ egg on the plate. 
4. Vidya is ____ sweet girl. 
5. There is ____ owl on the tree. 
6. I have bought ____ new bicycle. 
7. A kangaroo is ____ animal. 
8. She is ____ old teacher. 
9. Do you want ____ ice-cream? 
10. I have ____ storybook in my bag. 

















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