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English grammar worksheet focusing on the use of articles "a," "an," "the," and no article, designed for practice and learning.

Worksheet titled "A, AN, THE, NO ARTICLE [Exercise 1]" from www.engblocks.com, featuring 15 sentences with blanks to be filled with "a," "an," "the," or "no article."

Worksheet titled "A, AN, THE, NO ARTICLE [Exercise 1]" from www.engblocks.com, featuring 15 sentences with blanks to be filled with "a," "an," "the," or "no article."

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To solve the problem, we need to determine whether to use a, an, the, or no article in each sentence. Here's a breakdown of the rules for articles:

1. "a" or "an": Used before singular count nouns when referring to something for the first time or in a general sense. Use "a" before consonant sounds and "an" before vowel sounds.
2. "the": Used before singular or plural nouns when referring to something specific or already mentioned.
3. No article: Used with plural count nouns, mass nouns (uncountable nouns), or abstract concepts when they are general.

Now, let's complete each sentence:

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1. "Where is ________ pen you borrowed from me yesterday?"


- The pen is specific because it is the one borrowed from the speaker.
- Answer: the

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2. There is a blue shirt on sale. Unfortunately, ________ shirt is not my size.


- The shirt is specific because it is the one mentioned in the previous sentence.
- Answer: the

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3. "I need ________ new desk for my work."


- A new desk is being referred to for the first time, so use "a."
- Answer: a

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4. Mike has ________ old bike. His bike doesn't ride well.


- An old bike is being referred to for the first time, so use "an."
- Answer: an

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5. ________ water is important for life on the Earth. We must keep it clean.


- Water is a mass noun (uncountable) and is used in a general sense.
- Answer: no article

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6. Lisa has ________ exercise book on her desk. The exercise book is blue.


- The exercise book is specific because it is the one on her desk.
- Answer: the

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7. I am reading ________ old magazine now. It's very interesting for me.


- An old magazine is being referred to for the first time, so use "an."
- Answer: an

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8. We saw ________ little bears in the zoo. The bears were funny.


- Little bears are plural and specific because they are in the zoo.
- Answer: the

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9. You have only half ________ hour for lunch. Hurry up!


- "Hour" is a singular count noun, and "half an hour" is a common phrase.
- Answer: an

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10. I bought a book and put it in my bag. ________ book is very heavy.


- The book is specific because it is the one just mentioned.
- Answer: the

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11. I am sure ________ man at the corner is waiting for you. He is looking at us.


- The man is specific because he is at the corner.
- Answer: the

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12. He was wearing ________ ugly shirt when I first met him.


- An ugly shirt is being referred to for the first time, so use "an."
- Answer: an

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13. Robert is ________ driver. He drives big trucks.


- A driver is being referred to for the first time, so use "a."
- Answer: a

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14. I believe that ________ friendship plays an important role in people's lives.


- Friendship is an abstract concept and is used in a general sense.
- Answer: no article

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15. Laura is ________ pretty girl. She looks very smart, too.


- A pretty girl is being referred to for the first time, so use "a."
- Answer: a

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Final Answers:


1. the
2. the
3. a
4. an
5. no article
6. the
7. an
8. the
9. an
10. the
11. the
12. an
13. a
14. no article
15. a

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Boxed Final Answer:


\[
\boxed{
\text{1. the, 2. the, 3. a, 4. an, 5. no article, 6. the, 7. an, 8. the, 9. an, 10. the, 11. the, 12. an, 13. a, 14. no article, 15. a}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of esl articles worksheet.
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