To solve the worksheet, we need to determine the correct use of articles ("a," "an," "the") in each sentence. Here's a step-by-step explanation for each question:
---
1. ______ horse runs fast.
-
Analysis: The sentence is general and does not specify a particular horse. It refers to any horse in general.
-
Correct Article: "A"
-
Reason: We use "a" before singular nouns when referring to something in general or unspecified.
-
Answer: A horse runs fast.
---
2. I saw ______ boy running in ______ street.
-
First Blank: The sentence refers to a specific boy (one boy among many). Since "boy" starts with a consonant sound, we use "a."
-
Second Blank: The sentence refers to a specific street, likely one that is known or mentioned earlier in context. For specific streets, we use "the."
-
Correct Articles: "a" and "the"
-
Answer: I saw a boy running in the street.
---
3. He can play upon ______ flute very well.
-
Analysis: The sentence refers to a specific flute, likely one that is known or mentioned earlier in context.
-
Correct Article: "the"
-
Reason: We use "the" before a noun when referring to something specific or previously mentioned.
-
Answer: He can play upon the flute very well.
---
4. I saw ______ old man in ______ street.
-
First Blank: The sentence refers to a specific old man (one old man among many). Since "old" starts with a vowel sound, we use "an."
-
Second Blank: The sentence refers to a specific street, likely one that is known or mentioned earlier in context. For specific streets, we use "the."
-
Correct Articles: "an" and "the"
-
Answer: I saw an old man in the street.
---
5. All ______ boys were present.
-
Analysis: The sentence refers to all the boys in a group. When using "all," we do not need an article because "all" already specifies the entire group.
-
Correct Article: No article
-
Answer: All boys were present.
---
6. He is ______ M. Phil.
-
Analysis: The sentence refers to a specific degree, "M. Phil." (Master of Philosophy). When referring to a title or degree, we use "a" or "an" depending on the initial sound.
-
Correct Article: "an"
-
Reason: "M. Phil." starts with a vowel sound, so we use "an."
-
Answer: He is an M. Phil.
---
Final Answers:
1. A horse runs fast.
2. I saw a boy running in the street.
3. He can play upon the flute very well.
4. I saw an old man in the street.
5. All boys were present.
6. He is an M. Phil.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{A horse runs fast.} & 2. \text{I saw a boy running in the street.} \\
3. \text{He can play upon the flute very well.} & 4. \text{I saw an old man in the street.} \\
5. \text{All boys were present.} & 6. \text{He is an M. Phil.}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of a and the worksheet.
