Common mistake an + are
Common Mistake: Using "an" before "are"
When it comes to using articles in English grammar, there is a specific rule to follow. However, sometimes people mistakenly use "an" before the word "are", which is incorrect.
The Correct Usage:
1. Use "an" before words that start with a vowel sound. For example:
- I have an apple.
- She is an actress.
2. Use "a" before words that start with a consonant sound. For example:
- I have a book.
- He is a doctor.
The Common Mistake:
The mistake occurs when "an" is used before the verb "are".
- Incorrect: I am an are fan.
It is incorrect to use "an" before "are" because "are" is a form of the verb "to be" and does not begin with a vowel sound.
The Correct Sentence:
Correct: I am a fan of are.
In order to avoid this common mistake, it is important to remember the rule for using articles correctly. However, if you are unsure about your writing, you can always use a grammar checker like Linguix.
an + are mistake examples
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Incorrect:They are great an are very responsive.Correct:They are great and are very responsive.
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Correct:They are great and are very responsive.
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Correct:Among Non-Arab Muslims, translations of the Qur'an are most often accompanied by the original text.
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Correct:... because if a1, a2, …, an are the elements of F, then the polynomial (x − a1)(x − a2) ··· (x − an) + 1 has no zero in F.
