Let's solve this
Grade 3 English Grammar worksheet on
Articles (a/an/the) step by step.
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🔹 Rule Reminder:
- Use
"a" before a singular countable noun that starts with a
consonant sound.
- Use
"an" before a singular countable noun that starts with a
vowel sound.
- Use
"the" when referring to something specific or unique.
> Examples:
> - a yak → "yak" starts with a consonant sound (
y is pronounced like "why").
> - an apple → "apple" starts with a vowel sound (
a).
> - the sun → the Sun is unique, so we use "the".
Also remember:
- We don’t say “a bread” because
bread is
uncountable — we say “a slice of bread”.
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Now, let’s go through each word and choose the correct article:
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✔ Answers:
1.
an apple
→ "apple" starts with a vowel sound (/æ/), so
an.
2.
an elephant
→ "elephant" starts with a vowel sound (/ɪ/), so
an.
3.
the Himalayas
→ The Himalayas is a specific mountain range — always use
the.
4.
an orange
→ "orange" starts with a vowel sound (/ɒ/), so
an.
5.
the sun
→ The Sun is unique — use
the.
6.
an umbrella
→ "umbrella" starts with a vowel sound (/ʌ/), so
an.
7.
a book
→ "book" starts with a consonant sound (/b/), so
a.
8.
an owl
→ "owl" starts with a vowel sound (/əʊ/), so
an.
9.
the Pacific Ocean
→ Oceans are always preceded by
the.
10.
a teacher
→ "teacher" starts with a consonant sound (/t/), so
a.
11.
an ice cream
→ "ice cream" starts with a vowel sound (/aɪ/), so
an.
12.
the moon
→ The Moon is unique — use
the.
13.
an ant
→ "ant" starts with a vowel sound (/æ/), so
an.
14.
a school
→ "school" starts with a consonant sound (/s/), so
a.
15.
an eagle
→ "eagle" starts with a vowel sound (/iː/), so
an.
16.
a zoo
→ "zoo" starts with a consonant sound (/z/), so
a.
17.
an hour
→ "hour" starts with a silent "h", so it begins with a vowel sound (/aʊ/), so
an.
18.
the universe
→ The Universe is unique — use
the.
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✔ Final Answer List:
1.
an apple
2.
an elephant
3.
the Himalayas
4.
an orange
5.
the sun
6.
an umbrella
7.
a book
8.
an owl
9.
the Pacific Ocean
10.
a teacher
11.
an ice cream
12.
the moon
13.
an ant
14.
a school
15.
an eagle
16.
a zoo
17.
an hour
18.
the universe
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🌟 Explanation Summary:
- Use
a/an for general, singular countable nouns.
- Use
the for specific things (like the sun, the ocean, the Himalayas).
- Remember:
"an" before words starting with a
vowel sound, even if they start with a consonant letter (like *hour*, *university*).
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of articles worksheet for grade 3.
