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it was an wonderful evening vs it was a wonderful evening

The correct sentence is 'It was a wonderful evening.' The article 'a' should be used before the adjective 'wonderful' because 'wonderful' starts with a consonant sound.
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This phrase is incorrect. The article 'an' should not be used before 'wonderful' because 'wonderful' starts with a consonant sound.

"it was an wonderful evening"

The correct article to use before 'wonderful' is 'a' because 'wonderful' starts with a consonant sound.
  • Feb 15, 2024 ...It was an wonderful evening at the FGI 40th Anniversary Night of Stars Gala at The Plaza Hotel, celebrating four decades of style ...
  • May 12, 2023 ...It was an wonderful evening at the FGI 40th Anniversary Night of Stars Gala at The Plaza Hotel, celebrating four decades of style ...
  • Aug 16, 2024 ... It was an wonderful evening filled with exploration, networking, and insight into the creative spaces of four leading local architecture firms.
  • Jul 1, 2016 ... A chocolate bag filled with fruit and cream was the perfect way to end this excellent eating experience. image. It was an wonderful evening ...
  • It was an wonderful evening of poetry readings and a discussion panel with members of UWE, Intergrate UK and Safe Space in aid of International Ending ...
  • Parking was discombobulated and the exit was a fiasco but otherwise it was an wonderful evening, I can highly recommend it to you. Date of experience: June ...
  • Sep 18, 2022 ... It was an wonderful evening, interacting with 150 mutual fund distributors (MFDs) at aamchi Mumbai today (16 October 2024). Regular plan of ...
  • Jun 5, 2016 ... It was an wonderful evening all round. I was able to collect some new teaching and practice ideas from the night and the level of playing ...
  • Oct 24, 2023 ... It was an wonderful evening! ✨ #EICAnnualAwardsDinner #ServiceAndSolutions #SupportingSponsors #EnergyIndustry #AnnualAwards ...

Alternatives:

  • it was a wonderful evening

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"it was a wonderful evening"

Use 'a' before 'wonderful' because 'wonderful' starts with a consonant sound.

Examples:

  • It was a wonderful evening spent with friends.
  • She had a wonderful evening at the concert.
  • We had a wonderful evening together.
  • He described it as a wonderful evening.
  • The party turned out to be a wonderful evening.
  • It was a wonderful evening at the Texas Theater. Thank you to all the fans that made the evening great.
  • Sep 5, 2024 ... writerjalvarez on September 5, 2024: "It was a wonderful evening. My hometown showed up for the screening of the new PBS American Masters ...
  • Feb 8, 2022 ... It was a wonderful evening to celebrate the KCS Teachers of the Year! Congratulations to all the winners, we're proud of your achievements!
  • Sep 18, 2023 ... It was a wonderful evening at @restaurantdaniel with Dominique and Bérangère honoring the legacy of Bernard Loiseau.
  • Aug 30, 2024 ... ... amazing band and crew. It was a wonderful evening.. 2 mos. 16. Anna Fernandez Wood. Mary Cleveland , I was there too. It was amazing. 2 ...
  • Oct 2, 2024 ... It was a wonderful evening yesterday celebrating my partner, boss, mentor, colleague and friend Wolemi Esan on his incredible achievement of ...
  • It was a wonderful evening in Mission, celebrating our children at the “Dia del Niño” event! Thank you to Tatiana and Grupo el Duelo for a fantastic ...
  • It was a wonderful evening! A wonderful weekend with BILLY DEAN here on 9.7.18. His show was incredible. Our great opener was Jackson Lawrence. Having a ...
  • Jul 26, 2023 ... It was a wonderful evening celebrating our 2023 graduating fellows. Congratulations Dr. Rym El Khoury and Dr. Camille Jackson!

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