To solve the problem, we need to complete the sentences using the appropriate definite or indefinite articles. Here's a step-by-step explanation for each sentence:
Rules Recap:
1.
Indefinite Articles:
- Use
a before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound.
- Use
an before singular nouns that begin with a vowel sound.
2.
Definite Article:
- Use
the when referring to specific or previously mentioned nouns.
Solution:
1.
Tom is ___ cat.
- "Cat" is a singular noun starting with a consonant sound.
-
Answer: Tom is
a cat.
2.
This is ___ apple.
- "Apple" is a singular noun starting with a vowel sound.
-
Answer: This is
an apple.
3.
Can you tell me ___ story?
- "Story" is a singular noun starting with a consonant sound.
-
Answer: Can you tell me
a story?
4.
She is ___ doctor.
- "Doctor" is a singular noun starting with a consonant sound.
-
Answer: She is
a doctor.
5.
He is ___ boy.
- "Boy" is a singular noun starting with a consonant sound.
-
Answer: He is
a boy.
6.
Micky is ___ mouse.
- "Mouse" is a singular noun starting with a consonant sound.
-
Answer: Micky is
a mouse.
7.
She gives me ___ orange.
- "Orange" is a singular noun starting with a consonant sound.
-
Answer: She gives me
an orange.
8.
I will finish work in ___ hour.
- "Hour" is a singular noun starting with a vowel sound.
-
Answer: I will finish work in
an hour.
9.
They will meet in ___ school.
- "School" is a singular noun, and here it refers to a specific place (implied context).
-
Answer: They will meet in
the school.
10.
We went to ___ zoo yesterday.
- "Zoo" is a singular noun, and here it refers to a specific place (implied context).
-
Answer: We went to
the zoo yesterday.
Final Answers:
1. Tom is
a cat.
2. This is
an apple.
3. Can you tell me
a story?
4. She is
a doctor.
5. He is
a boy.
6. Micky is
a mouse.
7. She gives me
an orange.
8. I will finish work in
an hour.
9. They will meet in
the school.
10. We went to
the zoo yesterday.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
1. \text{a}, 2. \text{an}, 3. \text{a}, 4. \text{a}, 5. \text{a}, 6. \text{a}, 7. \text{an}, 8. \text{an}, 9. \text{the}, 10. \text{the}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of a and an worksheet.
