Use "a" when the next word does not start with a vowel sound. Use "an" when it does...
a very exciting time...
An egg for breakfast...
Remember that the sound of the word following the article (a or an), NOT the spelling, determines when to use "a"or "an."
She earned an M.A. in English.
He has a yellow hat.
Yes. But it is safer to use plastic instead.
memory sticks
Electronic Devises
Yeah, well I know that's an art homework question so please refrain from using the internet and use what you have learned instead.
Instead of fading it, go get it redone.
INSTEAD
you can use or , otherwise, or rather than.
We could use leather instead.
what can i use instead of glyerin in making tootpaste
You Can Use Paper Bags Instead Of Plastic
In this situation, you should use "what" instead of "which."
Will, when, why, it, can
For thickening soups, stews, and gravies, you can use flour instead of cornstarch.
You could not use lightning instead of batteries.
Yes, you can use butter instead of margarine in this recipe.
Yes, you can use ghee instead of butter in this recipe.
Australians use kangaroos instead of reindeer at Christmas.