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The use of a or an in a report. - bfp


Posted: Dec 24, 2010

Can anyone state the rule for proper usage of a or an?  I know you use "a" when the noun you are referring to begins with a consonant and use "an" when the noun you are referring to begins with a vowel.  However, is there a rule that applies to usage of a or an when it pertains to the below? 

This is an 84-year-old female, who has a history of dementia - OR

This is a 84-year-old female, who has a history of dementia. 

Thanks,

bfp

An 84-year-old - Anon

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Eighty starts with a vowel, so "an" is correct.

Go by the sound - "an" before any vowel-sounding number or word

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An 80 y/o woman.

A UA was negative.

The use of a or an - bfp

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Thanks so much for replying! Really helps me out. bfps


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