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Rule "Use of 'a' vs. 'an'"

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Description: Use of 'a' vs. 'an'
Category: Miscellaneous (ID: MISC)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/indefinite-articles/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The train arrived a hour ago.
    Correction suggestion: an hour
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The train arrived an hour ago.
Pattern: [Java Rule] Sourcecode
Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: EN_A_VS_AN
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-09-26 16:45:37 +0000)