A and an

From Encyclopedia Dramatica

A and an function as indefinite forms of the grammatical article in the English language. They are completely interchangable and if you disagree you are an idiot and should become a hero.

Contents 1 Proscriptive Usage Examples 1.1 A 1.2 An 1.2.1 Silent H 2 See Also

[edit] Proscriptive Usage Examples

This is what you were taught in grammar school:

[edit] A

Use A before words that don't begin with an vowel.

• A STD.
• A hour.
• A shuvel.

[edit] An

Always use An before words that start with an vowel.

• An unicorn.
• An user.
• An Eurofag

[edit] Silent H

A silent h is often silent, so you can skip it and look to the next letter.
If uncertain, simply use Cockney slang to silence the h.

• An hello, governor.
• An hero.
• An homosexual.

[edit] See Also

• You're and Your