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a sentence vs an sentence

The correct phrase is "a sentence." The use of "a" or "an" before a word depends on the sound of the following word. Since "sentence" starts with a consonant sound, we use "a" before it.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 758 views

a sentence

This is the correct construction in English. The article "a" is used before words that start with a consonant sound.

Use "a" before words that start with a consonant sound. For example, "a book," "a car," "a house."
  • That's not actually a sentence.
  • Try using words to form a sentence.
  • Historically, crucifixion is a sentence reserved for serious crimes.
  • Chance doesn't like to deliver a sentence without due process being served.
  • It's the perfect way to punctuate a sentence.
  • You bet me I couldn't say a sentence in Japanese.
  • I have a sentence, maybe two.
  • He barely lets him finish a sentence.
  • Really haven't found a way to fit it into a sentence yet.
  • There's a sentence that means its opposite.
  • Two weeks and, still, she can't slur together a sentence.
  • I'm lucky in put a sentence together.
  • I crossed out your period and made a sentence.
  • No one has ever heard a sentence anywhere.
  • No, that's a sentence I'd remember.
  • Dear mom: Please finish a sentence.
  • Just pretend I'm a 300-pound 9-year-old who cant finish a sentence.
  • I can't even string a sentence together.
  • The way an exclamation point might end a sentence and says stop talking woman.
  • That is a sentence that nobody should ever say.

an sentence

This is incorrect in English. The article "an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound.

This phrase is not correct in English. Use "an" before words that start with a vowel sound. For example, "an apple," "an hour," "an umbrella."

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