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A/an - is the "h" pronounced or not? - English lesson

The letter "h":

Some words have a silent "h" so we treat them as if they start with a vowel sound, using an.
Examples:

an hour

an honest man

an honor

Other words have a pronounced "h" (called "h aspiré"), so we use a.
Examples:

a house

a hero

a helicopter

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1. He gave me historic document signed by the king.

2. She spent hour explaining the problem to the class.

3. We saw horrible accident on the motorway.

4. It was honor to meet the president.

5. I would like hot drink, please.

6. He is considered hero by his people.

7. They took helicopter to reach the island.

8. Meeting her was truly highlight of my trip.

9. She received honest answer from her friend.

10. We had to wait for hotel room to be ready.

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