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OP Could anyone explain why "an" is used with "historic". I understand the rule of "a" when the word begins with a vowel, and "an" when beginning with a consonant, exception being "an" for words with a silent "h" (i.e. hour). I cannot find anyone who can explain this reasonably.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted An Historic ? genbot 08/09/00 12:50 PM Re: An Historic ? william 08/09/00 02:31 PM Re: An Historic ? Jackie 08/09/00 03:00 PM Re: An Historic ? tsuwm 08/09/00 04:35 PM Re: An Historic ? Jackie 08/09/00 05:50 PM Re: An Historic ? TEd Remington 08/09/00 05:54 PM
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