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its an request vs its a request

The correct sentence is "It's a request." The article "a" before the noun "request" is the appropriate choice in this context. The indefinite article "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
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Last updated: September 21, 2024 • 7936 views

its an request

This phrase is incorrect. The indefinite article "an" should be used before words that begin with a vowel sound, but "request" begins with a consonant sound.

The correct phrase is "it's a request." Use the indefinite article "a" before the noun "request" because it begins with a consonant sound.

Alternatives:

  • it's a request

its a request

This phrase is correct. The use of the indefinite article "a" before the noun "request" is appropriate in this context.

The correct phrase is "it's a request." Use the indefinite article "a" before the noun "request" because it begins with a consonant sound.

Alternatives:

  • it's a request

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