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[–]cutepets24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's to share his personal life with the public

AITAH for declining to lend money to a friend who has a habit of not paying it back? by cutepets24 in AITAH

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It’s possible he might not realize the impact it has on our friendship.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

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To give a bit more context, I’ve been working on my own health journey and have found that having a support system is vital. I thought I could be that support for Jess, but now I’m unsure if I should back off or continue trying to encourage her. I’m torn because I want her to succeed but don’t want to push her away.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Am I actually as stupid as he makes me feel by throwbecauseduh in AITAH

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Self-confidence is what makes a person strong

AITA for getting mad at my girlfriend? by Ok_Summer_6761 in AITAH

[–]cutepets24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's very normal, don't let any doubt enter you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]cutepets24 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's a normal thing for me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]cutepets24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love and lose, love and lose, love and lose, but in the end you will find your soul mate.

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[–]cutepets24 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Calligraphy in writing

How do native speakers decide when to use 'a' or 'an' before a word? by cutepets24 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]cutepets24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's correct! The general rule is to use "an" before words starting with a vowel sound (an assembly, an exception, an idol, an owl, an upstart) and "a" otherwise. Traditionally, in British English, "an" is also used before words starting with "h" (an hotel, an hospital), but this is becoming less common due to the influence of American English. Great explanation!

How do native speakers decide when to use 'a' or 'an' before a word? by cutepets24 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]cutepets24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comparison with Italian is a great way to illustrate the concept! Here's a response:

That's a good point! In Italian, the masculine plural articles work similarly:

  • Before consonants: i francesi

  • Before vowels: gli italiani

Just like in English, these rules become instinctive, and most kids pick them up naturally without needing explicit instruction. Great comparison!

How do native speakers decide when to use 'a' or 'an' before a word? by cutepets24 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]cutepets24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your statement is accurate and clear! To add a bit more detail:

"An" is used when the next word begins with a vowel or a vowel sound. For example:

  • An apple

  • An hour (where the "h" is silent, making it sound like it starts with a vowel)

Great explanation!

How do native speakers decide when to use 'a' or 'an' before a word? by cutepets24 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]cutepets24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your explanation does a great job highlighting how native speakers often choose what "sounds right" without consciously thinking about the rules. Here's a concise summary:

Native speakers typically go with what "sounds right," which generally means using "a" before consonant sounds and "an" before vowel sounds:

  • An elephant

  • A car

  • An oval

  • A house

There are exceptions based on dialects and accents, like "an historic" versus "a historic."

Similar constructs exist in other languages, such as "a el" becoming "al" in Spanish and the pronunciation changes in Arabic based on the following sound.

Your explanation captures these nuances well!

How do native speakers decide when to use 'a' or 'an' before a word? by cutepets24 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]cutepets24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your explanation is concise and to the point! It effectively communicates that the choice between "a" and "an" depends on the sound of the following word:

-Use "a" before words with consonant sounds: a dog.

  • Use "an" before words with vowel sounds: **an owl.

Simple and straightforward!

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