Solution to the Worksheet
The task is to choose between
'a' or
'an' before each word. The rule is:
- Use
'a' before words that start with a
consonant sound.
- Use
'an' before words that start with a
vowel sound (A, E, I, O, U).
Let’s go through each item:
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1.
apple
- Starts with
'a', which is a
vowel sound → Use
an
✔ an apple
2.
ball
- Starts with
'b', a
consonant sound → Use
a
✔ a ball
3.
cake
- Starts with
'c', a
consonant sound → Use
a
✔ a cake
4.
egg
- Starts with
'e', a
vowel sound → Use
an
✔ an egg
5.
orange
- Starts with
'o', a
vowel sound → Use
an
✔ an orange
6.
icecream
- Starts with
'i', a
vowel sound → Use
an
✔ an icecream
7.
umbrella
- Starts with
'u', a
vowel sound → Use
an
✔ an umbrella
8.
xylophone
- Starts with
'x', which is a
consonant sound → Use
a
✔ a xylophone
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
an apple
2.
a ball
3.
a cake
4.
an egg
5.
an orange
6.
an icecream
7.
an umbrella
8.
a xylophone
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🔍 Explanation:
Even though some words start with a vowel letter (like 'a', 'e', 'o', 'u'), we use
'an' only if the
sound at the beginning is a vowel sound. For example:
- "apple" starts with the
vowel sound /æ/, so it's
an apple.
- But "umbrella" starts with the
vowel sound /ʌ/, so it's
an umbrella.
Similarly, words starting with consonants like 'b', 'c', 'x' use
'a' regardless of spelling.
This helps children understand that it's the
sound, not just the letter, that matters!
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✔ Skills Practiced: Writing skills, vocabulary building, understanding articles ('a' vs 'an') in English grammar.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of a or an worksheet.
