A, AN, THE Worksheet for grammar practice, featuring fill-in-the-blank sentences and a cartoon student.
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To solve this worksheet, we need to determine the correct use of articles ("a," "an," "the") or no article at all in each sentence. Here's the completed worksheet with explanations for each choice:
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Worksheet Solutions:
#### Column 1
1. The horse runs fast.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific horse.
2. He can play upon the flute very well.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific flute.
3. All the boys were present.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it specifies a particular group of boys.
4. The moon is shining in the sky.
- Explanation: "The" is used because "moon" and "sky" are unique and specific.
5. I have read The Arabian Nights.
- Explanation: "The" is used because "Arabian Nights" is the title of a specific book.
6. The whole milk was spilled.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific type of milk (whole milk).
7. Higher you go, higher it is.
- Explanation: No article is needed here because "higher" is an adjective comparing two things.
8. The handle of this jug is durable.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific handle.
9. The topic we are discussing is very interesting.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific topic.
10. He read the book I gave him.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific book.
11. I have a bag of rice.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one bag of rice (non-specific).
12. We rode an elephant.
- Explanation: "An" is used because "elephant" starts with a vowel sound.
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#### Column 2
1. I saw a boy running in the street.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one unspecified boy. "The" is used for "street" because it is a specific location.
2. I saw an old man in the street.
- Explanation: "An" is used because "old" starts with a vowel sound. "The" is used for "street" because it is a specific location.
3. He is a M. Phil.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one person holding the degree.
4. Man is a rational being.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to man as a general category.
5. Dawn is an English paper.
- Explanation: "An" is used because "English" starts with a vowel sound.
6. He is a European boy.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one boy from Europe.
7. We saw a snake in the grass.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one unspecified snake. "The" is used for "grass" because it is a specific location.
8. He came here an hour ago.
- Explanation: No article is needed before "hour" when it is used with "ago."
9. She gave me a book.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one unspecified book.
10. Less you work, less you gain.
- Explanation: No article is needed because "less" is an adjective comparing two things.
11. The river is full of water.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific river.
12. He hit himself with a stick.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one unspecified stick.
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Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|l|c|l|}
\hline
1 & \text{The horse runs fast.} & 2 & \text{I saw a boy running in the street.} \\
3 & \text{He can play upon the flute very well.} & 4 & \text{I saw an old man in the street.} \\
5 & \text{All the boys were present.} & 6 & \text{He is a M. Phil.} \\
7 & \text{The moon is shining in the sky.} & 8 & \text{Man is a rational being.} \\
9 & \text{I have read The Arabian Nights.} & 10 & \text{Dawn is an English paper.} \\
11 & \text{The whole milk was spilled.} & 12 & \text{He is a European boy.} \\
13 & \text{Higher you go, higher it is.} & 14 & \text{We saw a snake in the grass.} \\
15 & \text{The handle of this jug is durable.} & 16 & \text{He came here an hour ago.} \\
17 & \text{The topic we are discussing is very interesting.} & 18 & \text{She gave me a book.} \\
19 & \text{He read the book I gave him.} & 20 & \text{Less you work, less you gain.} \\
21 & \text{I have a bag of rice.} & 22 & \text{The river is full of water.} \\
23 & \text{We rode an elephant.} & 24 & \text{He hit himself with a stick.} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
\]
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Worksheet Solutions:
#### Column 1
1. The horse runs fast.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific horse.
2. He can play upon the flute very well.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific flute.
3. All the boys were present.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it specifies a particular group of boys.
4. The moon is shining in the sky.
- Explanation: "The" is used because "moon" and "sky" are unique and specific.
5. I have read The Arabian Nights.
- Explanation: "The" is used because "Arabian Nights" is the title of a specific book.
6. The whole milk was spilled.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific type of milk (whole milk).
7. Higher you go, higher it is.
- Explanation: No article is needed here because "higher" is an adjective comparing two things.
8. The handle of this jug is durable.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific handle.
9. The topic we are discussing is very interesting.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific topic.
10. He read the book I gave him.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific book.
11. I have a bag of rice.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one bag of rice (non-specific).
12. We rode an elephant.
- Explanation: "An" is used because "elephant" starts with a vowel sound.
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#### Column 2
1. I saw a boy running in the street.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one unspecified boy. "The" is used for "street" because it is a specific location.
2. I saw an old man in the street.
- Explanation: "An" is used because "old" starts with a vowel sound. "The" is used for "street" because it is a specific location.
3. He is a M. Phil.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one person holding the degree.
4. Man is a rational being.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to man as a general category.
5. Dawn is an English paper.
- Explanation: "An" is used because "English" starts with a vowel sound.
6. He is a European boy.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one boy from Europe.
7. We saw a snake in the grass.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one unspecified snake. "The" is used for "grass" because it is a specific location.
8. He came here an hour ago.
- Explanation: No article is needed before "hour" when it is used with "ago."
9. She gave me a book.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one unspecified book.
10. Less you work, less you gain.
- Explanation: No article is needed because "less" is an adjective comparing two things.
11. The river is full of water.
- Explanation: "The" is used because it refers to a specific river.
12. He hit himself with a stick.
- Explanation: "A" is used because it refers to one unspecified stick.
---
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|l|c|l|}
\hline
1 & \text{The horse runs fast.} & 2 & \text{I saw a boy running in the street.} \\
3 & \text{He can play upon the flute very well.} & 4 & \text{I saw an old man in the street.} \\
5 & \text{All the boys were present.} & 6 & \text{He is a M. Phil.} \\
7 & \text{The moon is shining in the sky.} & 8 & \text{Man is a rational being.} \\
9 & \text{I have read The Arabian Nights.} & 10 & \text{Dawn is an English paper.} \\
11 & \text{The whole milk was spilled.} & 12 & \text{He is a European boy.} \\
13 & \text{Higher you go, higher it is.} & 14 & \text{We saw a snake in the grass.} \\
15 & \text{The handle of this jug is durable.} & 16 & \text{He came here an hour ago.} \\
17 & \text{The topic we are discussing is very interesting.} & 18 & \text{She gave me a book.} \\
19 & \text{He read the book I gave him.} & 20 & \text{Less you work, less you gain.} \\
21 & \text{I have a bag of rice.} & 22 & \text{The river is full of water.} \\
23 & \text{We rode an elephant.} & 24 & \text{He hit himself with a stick.} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of article grammar worksheet.
