To solve the problem, we need to determine whether to use
a or
an in each blank space. The rule is:
- Use
a before words that begin with a
consonant sound.
- Use
an before words that begin with a
vowel sound.
Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
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1. We saw ______ lion at the zoo.
- The word "lion" begins with the consonant sound
/l/.
- Therefore, we use
a.
Answer: We saw
a lion at the zoo.
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2. I eat ______ apple every day.
- The word "apple" begins with the vowel sound
/æ/ (as in "a").
- Therefore, we use
an.
Answer: I eat
an apple every day.
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3. Blue is ______ favorite color of mine.
- The word "favorite" begins with the consonant sound
/f/.
- Therefore, we use
a.
Answer: Blue is
a favorite color of mine.
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4. ______ umbrella is useful for when it rains.
- The word "umbrella" begins with the vowel sound
/ʌ/ (as in "uh").
- Therefore, we use
an.
Answer: An umbrella is useful for when it rains.
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5. Dad and I are building ______ ramp today.
- The word "ramp" begins with the consonant sound
/r/.
- Therefore, we use
a.
Answer: Dad and I are building
a ramp today.
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6. I have ______ red wagon.
- The word "red" begins with the consonant sound
/r/.
- Therefore, we use
a.
Answer: I have
a red wagon.
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7. Mom waited more than ______ hour in traffic.
- The word "hour" begins with the vowel sound
/aʊ/ (as in "ow").
- Therefore, we use
an.
Answer: Mom waited more than
an hour in traffic.
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Final Answers:
1. We saw
a lion at the zoo.
2. I eat
an apple every day.
3. Blue is
a favorite color of mine.
4.
An umbrella is useful for when it rains.
5. Dad and I are building
a ramp today.
6. I have
a red wagon.
7. Mom waited more than
an hour in traffic.
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{a, an, a, an, a, a, an}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of a and the worksheet.
