2007-03-05 03:52:03 · 5 answers · asked by physics 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Here is the rule concerning the use of the articles "a" and "an." If the word which will follow the article is a word which begins with a vowel, or when pronounced sounds like a vowel, then the article "an" precedes it. In your sentence, the letter "M" is actually a consonant, but when its pronounced, its initial sound is a short e. Therefore, it should be preceded by the article "an." If the word following the article is a consonant and is pronounced as one, then the article "a" precedes it. The reason these rules were created is that it helps the flow of speech when we talk. Otherwise, some combinations of words come out sounding awkward and can actually make one stumble when verbalizing.
2007-03-05 04:59:31 · answer #1 · answered by MathBioMajor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leela has an M.A. in English.
Several corrections:
has or holds (not is)
an (not a)
M.A. or Master of Arts (not M.A <-- missing period after A)
English (capitalized)
2007-03-05 03:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by Nghiem E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leela is an M.A. in english.
2007-03-05 04:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by Suean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can say "is" (it's commonly used that way) but it definitely has to "an" and capitalised E.
2007-03-05 03:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by tor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋