To solve the problem, we need to fill in the blanks with the correct articles:
a,
an, or
the. Here's a step-by-step explanation for each sentence:
Rules for Articles:
1.
"a" is used before words that start with a consonant sound.
2.
"an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound.
3.
"the" is used when referring to something specific or unique.
Solutions:
1.
____ plates are on the dining table.
- Since "plates" is plural and not specific, we don't use an article here.
-
Answer: (No article needed)
2.
I want ____ burger.
- "Burger" starts with a consonant sound, so we use "a."
-
Answer: a
3.
There is ____ orange on the table.
- "Orange" starts with a vowel sound, so we use "an."
-
Answer: an
4.
____ students are welcoming the chief guest.
- Since "students" is plural and not specific, we don't use an article here.
-
Answer: (No article needed)
5.
He is in ____ rush.
- "Rush" is a general concept here, so we use "a."
-
Answer: a
6.
I have got ____ plan for that.
- "Plan" starts with a consonant sound, so we use "a."
-
Answer: a
7.
She is always smiling and kind to ____ students.
- Since "students" is plural and not specific, we don't use an article here.
-
Answer: (No article needed)
8.
A teacher is ____ important person in everyone’s life.
- "Important" starts with a vowel sound, so we use "an."
-
Answer: an
9.
He is ____ best in this subject.
- "Best" is a superlative adjective, and it doesn't require an article.
-
Answer: (No article needed)
10.
There was ____ lot of fun while playing cricket.
- "Lot" is part of the phrase "a lot of," so we use "a."
-
Answer: a
Final Answers:
1. (No article)
2. a
3. an
4. (No article)
5. a
6. a
7. (No article)
8. an
9. (No article)
10. a
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{(No article)} \\
2. & \text{a} \\
3. & \text{an} \\
4. & \text{(No article)} \\
5. & \text{a} \\
6. & \text{a} \\
7. & \text{(No article)} \\
8. & \text{an} \\
9. & \text{(No article)} \\
10. & \text{a} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of article grammar worksheet.