English The Indefinite Article
Learn when and how to use the indefinite article “a/an” when using singular nouns.
“A/a” is an indefinite article used before a singular noun
“An/an” is an indefinite article used before a singular noun that begins with a vowel “a,e,i,o’u”.
We do not use a/an before a plural noun.
Exceptions:
An hour (h is not pronounced)
A university (pronounced “yuniversity”)
A European country (pronounced “yuropean”)
Examples:
A school, a student, a teacher (singular)
Schools, students, teachers (plural)
An egg, an onion, an eagle (singular)
Eggs, onions, eagles (plural)
- She works in a school.
- They live in a city.
- She is an artist.
- He is an engineer.
There is/There are
“There is” is used for singular nouns, “There are” is used for plural nouns.
Examples:
There is a big pool in the backyard.
There’s something in my bag.
There isn’t any music at this party.
Is there a coffee shop near here?
Examples:
There are too many people here.
There are many TV channels.
There aren’t many things to do today, because it is raining.
Are there any malls near here?
