The task in the image is a grammar exercise focused on using the correct article —
"a," "an," or
"the" — in a sentence.
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🔹 Sentence:
1. My uncle is ( a / an ) doctor.
We need to choose between
"a" and
"an".
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🔍 Step-by-step Explanation:
- The word
"doctor" starts with a
"d", which is a
consonant sound.
- We use
"a" before words that begin with a consonant sound.
- We use
"an" before words that begin with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).
Even though "doctor" starts with the letter
"d", it's pronounced with a
consonant sound, so we use
"a".
✔ Therefore, the correct answer is:
My uncle is a doctor.
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✔ Final Answer:
a
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📝 Summary:
- Use
"a" before words starting with a consonant sound.
- Use
"an" before words starting with a vowel sound.
- "Doctor" begins with a consonant sound → use
"a".
👉 So, the completed sentence is:
My uncle is a doctor.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of articles worksheet for grade 3.