Search from various English teachers...
Ribeiro
Which sentence is correct?
He's a engineer
She's a teacher
They're a doctors
It's an dog
Apr 11, 2013 12:31 AM
Answers · 9
Hi,
Hi,
Here is a good grammar rule to learn regarding when to us "a" and "an": Use "an" if the next word starts with a vowel sound. Use "a" if the next word does not start with a vowel sound. The use of contractions (he's instead of he is, etc.) is fine in English writing; the only time it is not recommended is when you are writing an academic paper.
April 11, 2013
She's a teacher. This sentence is right.
correction:
He's an engineer
They're doctors
It's a dog
April 11, 2013
"She's a teacher" is correct.
The others should be:
"He's an engineer."
"They're doctors."
"It's a dog."
The sentences above are how they would be used in speech. In all of these cases, it would be more proper to write formally:
"He is an engineer"
"She is a teacher"
"They are doctors."
"It is a dog."
April 11, 2013
''She's a teacher'' is the only correct sentence. The rule is, if followed by a vowel you use 'an' and if followed by a consonant you us 'a'. So it should be:
He's AN engineer.
She's A teacher.
They're doctors (the an or a is not necessary, but you must use the plural)
It's A dog.
April 11, 2013
Here is a hint:
"An" must come before singular nouns that start with a vowel, or for some people a vowel sound (such as: an herb, when the "h" is not pronounced).
April 11, 2013
Still haven’t found your answers?
Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!
Ribeiro
Language Skills
English, Portuguese
Learning Language
English
Articles You May Also Like

Same Word, Different Meaning: American, British, and South African English
10 likes · 7 Comments

How to Sound Confident in English (Even When You’re Nervous)
12 likes · 9 Comments

Marketing Vocabulary and Phrases for Business English Learners
8 likes · 2 Comments
More articles