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Sure! Let’s solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to circle the correct article — either “a” or “an” — to complete each sentence.

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📝 Rule Reminder:

- Use “a” before words that start with a consonant sound.
- Use “an” before words that start with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u — but also consider *sound*, not just spelling!).

Examples:
- “a cat” → starts with consonant sound /k/
- “an apple” → starts with vowel sound /æ/
- “an hour” → starts with silent ‘h’, so vowel sound /aʊ/
- “a university” → starts with /j/ (like “you”), which is a consonant sound

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Now let’s go through each sentence:

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1. There is _a_ / an beehive in that tree.
→ “beehive” starts with /b/ → consonant sound → ✔ a

2. Here is a / _an_ picture of my dog.
→ “picture” starts with /p/ → consonant sound → ✔ a

3. George said it was _a_ / an accident.
→ “accident” starts with /æ/ → vowel sound → ✔ an

4. I will have a / _an_ olive.
→ “olive” starts with /ɒ/ → vowel sound → ✔ an

5. I have a / _an_ long list of things to do.
→ “long” starts with /l/ → consonant sound → ✔ a

6. I have been _a_ / an ornery person today.
→ “ornery” starts with /ɔː/ → vowel sound → ✔ an

7. I think that was a / _an_ oversight.
→ “oversight” starts with /oʊ/ → vowel sound → ✔ an

8. That party really was a / _an_ surprise.
→ “surprise” starts with /s/ → consonant sound → ✔ a

9. This is _a_ / an adorable book.
→ “adorable” starts with /æ/ → vowel sound → ✔ an

10. I thought I heard a / _an_ noise outside.
→ “noise” starts with /n/ → consonant sound → ✔ a

11. I taped up a sign as a / _an_ reminder.
→ “reminder” starts with /r/ → consonant sound → ✔ a

12. Will you please hand me a / _an_ tissue?
→ “tissue” starts with /t/ → consonant sound → ✔ a

13. There is _a_ / an eagle circling overhead.
→ “eagle” starts with /iː/ → vowel sound → ✔ an

14. It was a / _an_ strange incident.
→ “strange” starts with /s/ → consonant sound → ✔ a

15. _A_ / An innocent bystander was hurt.
→ “innocent” starts with /ɪ/ → vowel sound → ✔ An

> ⚠️ Note: Sentence 15 starts the sentence — so even though we use “An”, it should be capitalized: “An innocent bystander...”

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✔ Final Answers (Correct Articles to Circle):

1. a
2. a
3. an
4. an
5. a
6. an
7. an
8. a
9. an
10. a
11. a
12. a
13. an
14. a
15. An

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💡 Teaching Tip:

When teaching articles, emphasize sound, not spelling. For example:
- “hour” → an (silent h)
- “university” → a (sounds like “yoo-ni-ver-si-ty” → starts with /j/)
- “honest” → an (silent h)

This helps students avoid common mistakes!

Let me know if you’d like a printable version or explanation for kids! 🐝📚