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i have an apple vs i have a apple

The correct phrase is 'I have an apple.' The use of 'an' before 'apple' is correct because 'apple' begins with a vowel sound. 'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 2353 views

i have an apple

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, 'apple' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is the correct article to use.

Examples:

  • I have an apple in my bag.
  • She gave me an apple for a snack.
  • An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
  • He picked an apple from the tree.
  • Can I have an apple, please?
  • I have an apple for you.
  • I have an apple I was hoping to eat in silence.
  • Mr. Ross, can I have an apple?
  • I have a banana. I have an apple.
  • Can I have an apple?
  • Granddad, may I have an apple?
  • I have an apple if you prefer.
  • I have an apple sometimes.

Alternatives:

  • I have a banana
  • I have an orange
  • I have a pear
  • I have a mango
  • I have a peach

i have a apple

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article 'a' should not be used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

  • I have a little apple to peel with your father.
  • I have a yogurt and an apple.
  • I have therefore brought a new apple with me to give to you.
  • I don't know what are you talking about, but I have a new respect for apples.
  • I have a furious hankering for apples, such as I've never had before.
  • I'll have a piece of apple pie and coffee.
  • Got a apple orchard, all his own.
  • I could mix you up a apple-tini or something.
  • It's like comparing apples to apple pie.
  • These apples are anything but apples.
  • I baked an apple pie and forgot the apples.
  • That lilacs bloom every year, and apples keep growing on apple trees.
  • Don't try to apple polish apple...
  • My apple pie is now apple flambe.
  • Apples, apples... apples, apples, apples, they're as sweet as honey...
  • Eddie, let's get a apple juice.
  • Poetry about poisoned apples from dead trees.
  • My first job at Apple was software evangelist.
  • Apple from Argos Bakery, founded 1910.
  • Apple quality depends on many factors.

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