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A vs. An

1. For the following 1-10, choose the correct sentence.

 A) Darrell is known for being a honest man.
 B) Darrell is known for being an honest man.

2. 

 A) Finishing her book by the end of the week seemed like a hopeless task.
 B) Finishing her book by the end of the week seemed like an hopeless task.

3. 

 A) She has a MADD bumper sticker on the back of her car.
 B) She has an MADD bumper sticker on the back of her car.

4. 

 A) Samuel tried to convince her that he was a happily married man.
 B) Samuel tried to convince her that he was an happily married man.

5. 

 A) I assumed he was a policeman because he was wearing an uniform.
 B) I assumed he was a policeman because he was wearing a uniform.

6. 

 A) There has been a upsurge in adoptions in recent years.
 B) There has been an upsurge in adoptions in recent years.

7. 

 A) Until recently, he used an IBM computer.
 B) Until recently, he used a IBM computer.

8. 

 A) Would you like an ice cream cone for dessert?
 B) Would you like a ice cream cone for dessert?

9. 

 A) That was an NCAA tournament I’ll never forget!
 B) That was a NCAA tournament I’ll never forget!

10. 

 A) That’s an nice tie you’re wearing.
 B) That’s a nice tie you’re wearing.


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