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US /ə/

article Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

the indefinite article, used before a singular countable noun beginning with a consonant sound

Tested in TOEIC Part 5 article usage and subject-verb agreement.

Examples

She bought a new printer and a box of paper yesterday.

Collocations

  • Easy have a look
    to examine or check something briefly
  • Medium make a reservation
    to book a seat, table, or room in advance
  • Hard reach a consensus
    to achieve mutual agreement after discussion
  • Very Hard play a pivotal role
    to serve as a central or crucially important element

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.