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an
Honest begins with a vowel sound; h is silent.
Class 3 · English Medium · Pearson Edexcel · English
Prepositions, articles and conjunctions
Explore prepositions, articles and conjunctions with an example and your own answers.
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Use a or an according to the next sound. Prepositions show relationships. Conjunctions join ideas.
Worked example
An owl sits on a branch, but a rabbit rests under it.
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above
Above describes its position.
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because
Because introduces the reason.
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an
The h in hour is silent, so the next sound is a vowel.
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but
But connects these contrasting ideas.
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We stayed inside because the storm was strong.
Preserve the cause and its result in a complete sentence.
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