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Aladdin had an wonderful lamp vs Aladdin had a wonderful lamp

The correct phrase is "Aladdin had a wonderful lamp." The use of the article "an" before "wonderful lamp" in the first phrase is incorrect. The second phrase is the correct form.
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Aladdin had an wonderful lamp

This phrase is incorrect. The article "an" should not be used before "wonderful lamp."

The use of the indefinite article "an" is incorrect in this context. When describing a singular countable noun like "lamp," the correct article to use is "a."

Aladdin had a wonderful lamp

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

When using an indefinite article before a singular countable noun starting with a consonant sound like "wonderful lamp," the correct article to use is "a."

Examples:

  • Aladdin had a wonderful lamp that granted him three wishes.
  • The story of Aladdin revolves around a magical lamp.
  • Aladdin rubbed a wonderful lamp and a genie appeared.
  • In the tale of Aladdin, the lamp played a crucial role.
  • The lamp in Aladdin's possession was truly extraordinary.
  • Aladdin had --a- wonderful lamp. 10. The world is --a- happy place. 11. He returned after -an-- hour. 12. The school will shortly close for the Puja holidays. 13.
  • Aladdin had a wonderful lamp that could give him anything he wanted. The genie of the lamp could build a castle for him in the twinkling of an eye. That.
  • Verse: Aladdin had a wonderful lamp, King Midas had the touch of gold; In magic they had many a champ. Back in the days of old. But magic was in its infancy:
  • Translation: Aladdin had a wonderful lamp, King Midas had the touch of. Unison Music Company. Plan. Vocal. Chords. Solero. gold. $4.99 Online Sheet Music.

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