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My colleague put forward ------------ Unique idea.

Asome

Ba

Cmany

Dan

Answer:

B. a

Read Explanation:

Although "unique" begins with the vowel letter u, it is pronounced /juːˈniːk/ (starts with a "yoo" sound), which is a consonant sound.

  • a unique idea ✅

  • an unique idea ❌

Rule:

Use "a" before words that begin with a consonant sound.
Use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound.

Examples:

  • a unique opportunity ✅

  • a university ✅

  • a European country ✅

  • an umbrella ✅

  • an hour ✅


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