Grammar Review: Articles
#### Task Overview:
The worksheet focuses on understanding and using articles in English. Articles are words used before nouns to clarify the noun. The main articles in English are:
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"a": Used before a word that starts with a consonant sound.
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"an": Used before a word that starts with a vowel sound.
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"the": Used to specify a particular noun.
#### Instructions:
1.
Underline the articles in the following sentences.
2.
Write an article in the blanks to complete the sentence.
3.
Put the correct article, "a" or "an," in the blank.
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Solution:
#### Part 1: Underline the articles in the following sentences.
We need to identify and underline the articles ("a," "an," "the") in each sentence.
1.
Her cat caught the large mouse.
- Underlined:
the
2.
The window was open only an inch.
- Underlined:
the,
an
3.
A tired student is not a good student.
- Underlined:
A,
a
4.
When does the train for New York leave the station?
- Underlined:
the,
the
5.
Let the teacher know the minute you have an answer.
- Underlined:
the,
the,
an
6.
Does a big dog have as long a tail as a little dog?
- Underlined:
a,
a
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#### Part 2: Write an article in the blanks to complete the sentence.
We need to fill in the blanks with the appropriate article ("a," "an," "the").
1.
________ best times to see ________ stars is at night.
- Filled:
The,
the
2.
________ good friend tells you ________ truth.
- Filled:
A,
the
3.
My favorite snack is ________ apple.
- Filled:
an
4.
It was ________ unusual time to sleep on ________ couch.
- Filled:
an,
the
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#### Part 3: Put the correct article, "a" or "an," in the blank.
We need to choose between "a" and "an" based on whether the following word starts with a consonant sound or a vowel sound.
1.
________ dog
- Filled:
a (dog starts with a consonant sound)
2.
________ otter
- Filled:
an (otter starts with a vowel sound)
3.
________ pumpkin
- Filled:
a (pumpkin starts with a consonant sound)
4.
________ unicorn
- Filled:
a (unicorn starts with a consonant sound)
5.
________ experience
- Filled:
an (experience starts with a vowel sound)
6.
________ yellow umbrella
- Filled:
a (yellow starts with a consonant sound)
7.
________ hour
- Filled:
an (hour starts with a vowel sound)
8.
________ house
- Filled:
a (house starts with a consonant sound)
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Final Answers:
#### Part 1: Underlined Articles
1. Her cat caught
the large mouse.
2.
The window was open only
an inch.
3.
A tired student is not
a good student.
4. When does
the train for New York leave
the station?
5. Let
the teacher know
the minute you have
an answer.
6. Does
a big dog have as long
a tail as
a little dog?
#### Part 2: Completed Sentences
1.
The best times to see
the stars is at night.
2.
A good friend tells you
the truth.
3. My favorite snack is
an apple.
4. It was
an unusual time to sleep on
the couch.
#### Part 3: Correct Articles
1.
a dog
2.
an otter
3.
a pumpkin
4.
a unicorn
5.
an experience
6.
a yellow umbrella
7.
an hour
8.
a house
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Final Boxed Answer:
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of article grammar worksheet.