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Q

Easy 1 Mark

English Articles

Choose the correct article: I waited for ___ hour.

A a

B an

C the

D no article

Explanation

The 'h' in 'hour' is silent, so the word begins with a vowel sound /aʊ/, which requires 'an'.

Reference: English Grammar: Articles (Complete Notes) , Page 2

Hint

Silent 'h' makes a vowel sound.

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