MCQmediumIntroduction to articles: a, an, the

In the example 'an hour', why is 'an' used?

Options

aBecause 'h' is a vowel
bBecause 'h' is silentcheck_circle
cBecause 'o' is a vowel
dBecause 'u' is pronounced as 'you'

Key Points

Rule 5 states: "'An' is used before consonant if the first 'h' of a word is silent: an hour, an honest man etc."

Source

Class 6English Grammar and Composition Chapter 3: Articles: a, an, the Topic: Introduction to articles: a, an, the

Aligned to the NCTB national curriculum.