Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
recuperation; getting well; return
recovery
constant
mend
use
TOEIC vocabulary test: Word find games: Free Online Noun Adjective Game Answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

a European or an European



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
Article for reason | look vs look like
Message Author
a European or an European Thu Jul 24, 2008 23:20 pm  a European or an European
 

Why We mustnt put an before the word "european"?
For example:
I dream of visiting a European country.
Shouldn't I say:
I dream of visiting an European country.
Daltomaciel
I'm new here and I like it ;-)


Joined: 18 Jul 2008
Posts: 18

a or an before European. Thu Jul 24, 2008 23:28 pm  a or an before European.
 

Quote:
Shouldn't I say:
I dream of visiting an European country.

No, because the "e" in that word has "y" sound and "Y" is a consonant.

Same with "a university, etc.
Molly
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 12 Feb 2008
Posts: 4017

English grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsWhat do you know about the progressive forms?Are you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!This newsletter tells you all about English! Subscribe to free email English course
Display posts from previous:   
Article for reason | look vs look like
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms a European or an European All times are GMT + 2 Hours
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on English Forums
how to use "get"?use of "would do well"Why do you use 'I'm going to America' but not in 'I'm going home'Coming or goingmake or delivery?Expression: "Let the food surpass the need but..."Mac Donald's EnglishAbout adjectives (Can I use "little creatures" after "nasty")gerund as future formAs the former chair of the planning board for 18 consecutive years and a board...He died of heart attack. vs He died of a heart attack.Sentence: The task XYZ cannot be carried out prior to the tasks XYZ be concludedSentence: I have mentioned below the activities had done since 02 JuneShould I use "Did + is" or "Did + was"He wasn't any taller than JaneThey forgot one Plug here - Is this correct?"who" instead of "which"?Sentence "A logarithm is ... algebra as exponent"a European or an European

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail