Task Explanation:
The task requires choosing the correct indefinite article,
"a" or
"an", to complete each sentence. The choice depends on whether the word following the article begins with a
consonant sound (use "a") or a
vowel sound (use "an").
Solution:
1.
This is _ new car.
- The word "new" starts with a consonant sound (
/n/).
- Correct answer:
a
2.
This is _ ugly monster.
- The word "ugly" starts with a consonant sound (
/ʌ/).
- Correct answer:
an
3.
This is _ red bike.
- The word "red" starts with a consonant sound (
/r/).
- Correct answer:
a
4.
It is _ small ball.
- The word "small" starts with a consonant sound (
/s/).
- Correct answer:
a
5.
It is _ elephant.
- The word "elephant" starts with a vowel sound (
/ɪ/).
- Correct answer:
an
6.
This is _ old train.
- The word "old" starts with a consonant sound (
/oʊ/).
- Correct answer:
an
7.
It is _ green toy plane.
- The word "green" starts with a consonant sound (
/ɡ/).
- Correct answer:
a
8.
It is _ pink umbrella.
- The word "pink" starts with a consonant sound (
/p/).
- Correct answer:
a
9.
This is _ new yellow go-kart.
- The word "new" starts with a consonant sound (
/n/).
- Correct answer:
a
10.
It's _ short ruler.
- The word "short" starts with a consonant sound (
/ʃ/).
- Correct answer:
a
Final Answers:
1.
a
2.
an
3.
a
4.
a
5.
an
6.
an
7.
a
8.
a
9.
a
10.
a
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1) & \text{a} \\
2) & \text{an} \\
3) & \text{a} \\
4) & \text{a} \\
5) & \text{an} \\
6) & \text{an} \\
7) & \text{a} \\
8) & \text{a} \\
9) & \text{a} \\
10) & \text{a} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of a an the worksheet for kids.
