He tried to sing the anthem, but it was ____________ epic fail.
Article Usage for 'Epic Fail'
The choice between indefinite articles 'a' and 'an' depends on the sound of the word immediately following the blank.
- Use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u sounds).
- Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound.
Applying the Rule to the Sentence
In the sentence, the blank is followed by the word "epic".
- The word "epic" starts with the vowel sound /e/.
- Therefore, the correct indefinite article to use is 'an'.
The complete sentence is: He tried to sing the anthem, but it was an epic fail.
Important Questions from Articles
Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank.
Rabindranath Tagore, ________ poet, was famous for his poetical work, Gitanjali.
Supply a suitable article in the following blank if needed :
I first met him __________ year ago.
Select the most appropriate article to fill in blank number 2.
- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
There is ____________ apple on the table. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
She gave me __________ antique bed cover.
