To solve the problem, we need to choose the correct article ("the," "a," or "an") for each sentence. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
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1. Mary put ______ orange on her lunch tray.
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Analysis: Here, "orange" is a singular noun, and it starts with a vowel sound (/ɔ/). Therefore, we use
"an".
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Answer:
an
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2. John bought ______ chocolate milk.
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Analysis: "Chocolate milk" is a non-count noun (it refers to a type of drink, not a specific piece or unit). In such cases, no article is needed unless there is a specific context indicating a particular instance. However, since the question asks for an article, we assume it's referring to a specific quantity or type, so we use
"a".
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Answer:
a
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3. Jenny grabbed ______ last piece of chocolate pie.
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Analysis: "Last piece" indicates a specific item, so we use
"the".
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Answer:
the
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4. Jessie wanted ______ last slice of pie, but was thrilled to get ______ s'more from the next tray.
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First blank: "Last slice" indicates a specific item, so we use
"the".
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Second blank: "S'more" is a singular noun, and it starts with a consonant sound (/s/), so we use
"a".
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Answer:
the,
a
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5. I bought ______ slice of pizza with my lunch money.
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Analysis: "Slice" is a singular noun, and it starts with a consonant sound (/s/), so we use
"a".
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Answer:
a
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6. Orlando had ______ taco he brought from home.
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Analysis: "Taco" is a singular noun, and it starts with a consonant sound (/t/), so we use
"a".
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Answer:
a
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7. Uncle Josh caught ______ child as they ran through the living room.
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Analysis: "Child" is a singular noun, and it starts with a consonant sound (/ch/), so we use
"a".
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Answer:
a
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Final Answers:
1.
an
2.
a
3.
the
4.
the,
a
5.
a
6.
a
7.
a
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Explanation of Articles:
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"The": Used for specific or definite nouns.
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"A": Used for singular nouns starting with a consonant sound.
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"An": Used for singular nouns starting with a vowel sound.
This approach ensures that the articles are used correctly based on the context and pronunciation rules.
Final Answer:
\boxed{an, a, the, the, a, a, a}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of articles grammar worksheet.
