Articles worksheet for class 4 | Grade1to6.com - Free Printable

To solve the problem, we need to fill in the blanks with the appropriate articles: a, an, or the. Here's a step-by-step explanation for each sentence:

Rules for Articles:

1. The: Used before specific or unique nouns, proper nouns, or when referring to something already mentioned.
2. A/An: Used before non-specific or general nouns. "An" is used before words starting with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u), while "a" is used before words starting with a consonant sound.

Solutions:

1. The sun sets in the west.
- "The sun" refers to a specific and unique object.
- "The west" refers to a specific direction.

2. Anne is fond of listening to a song now.
- "A song" is a general noun, so "a" is used.

3. Mr. Roger works at a Computer software firm.
- "A Computer software firm" is a general noun, so "a" is used.

4. Etham and Kevin like to watch Comedy shows on TV.
- "Comedy shows" is a general noun, so no article is needed here (it's plural and general).

5. Akbar was a great king.
- "A great king" is a general noun, so "a" is used.

6. Anne is the best student of mathematics in the class.
- "The best student" refers to a specific person, so "the" is used.

7. Gold is a precious metal.
- "A precious metal" is a general noun, so "a" is used.

8. I am a school student.
- "A school student" is a general noun, so "a" is used.

9. I want a pear from that tree instead.
- "A pear" is a general noun, so "a" is used.

10. John met a boy in the Supermarket and asked him a question.
- "A boy" is a general noun, so "a" is used.
- "The Supermarket" refers to a specific place, so "the" is used.
- "A question" is a general noun, so "a" is used.

11. It’s Friday. Many people in our neighbourhood have gone to the mosque.
- "Friday" is a proper noun (day of the week), so no article is needed.
- "The mosque" refers to a specific place, so "the" is used.

12. John borrowed a pen and an eraser from Anne.
- "A pen" is a general noun, so "a" is used.
- "An eraser" starts with a vowel sound, so "an" is used.

13. My cousins are coming over for an exciting evening of games.
- "An exciting evening" starts with a vowel sound, so "an" is used.

14. My father returned after an hour.
- "An hour" starts with a vowel sound, so "an" is used.

15. My son is learning to play the guitar at her school.
- "The guitar" refers to a specific instrument, so "the" is used.

Final Answers:

1. The sun sets in the west.
2. Anne is fond of listening to a song now.
3. Mr. Roger works at a Computer software firm.
4. Etham and Kevin like to watch Comedy shows on TV.
5. Akbar was a great king.
6. Anne is the best student of mathematics in the class.
7. Gold is a precious metal.
8. I am a school student.
9. I want a pear from that tree instead.
10. John met a boy in the Supermarket and asked him a question.
11. It’s Friday. Many people in our neighbourhood have gone to the mosque.
12. John borrowed a pen and an eraser from Anne.
13. My cousins are coming over for an exciting evening of games.
14. My father returned after an hour.
15. My son is learning to play the guitar at her school.

Boxed Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{The sun sets in the west.} \\
2. \text{Anne is fond of listening to a song now.} \\
3. \text{Mr. Roger works at a Computer software firm.} \\
4. \text{Etham and Kevin like to watch Comedy shows on TV.} \\
5. \text{Akbar was a great king.} \\
6. \text{Anne is the best student of mathematics in the class.} \\
7. \text{Gold is a precious metal.} \\
8. \text{I am a school student.} \\
9. \text{I want a pear from that tree instead.} \\
10. \text{John met a boy in the Supermarket and asked him a question.} \\
11. \text{It’s Friday. Many people in our neighbourhood have gone to the mosque.} \\
12. \text{John borrowed a pen and an eraser from Anne.} \\
13. \text{My cousins are coming over for an exciting evening of games.} \\
14. \text{My father returned after an hour.} \\
15. \text{My son is learning to play the guitar at her school.}
\end{array}
}
\]