Grade 4 English worksheet focusing on the use of articles 'a', 'an', and 'the' in sentences.
Grade 4 English worksheet on articles, featuring exercises to fill in blanks with 'a', 'an', or 'the', with examples and practice sentences.
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To solve the problem, we need to fill in the blanks with the appropriate articles: a, an, or the. Here's a step-by-step explanation for each sentence:
1. The: Used before specific or known nouns, unique things, or when referring to something already mentioned.
2. A/An: Used before non-specific or general nouns. "An" is used before words starting with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u), while "a" is used before words starting with a consonant sound.
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1. The sun sets in the west.
- Explanation: "The sun" refers to a specific and unique object. "The west" is also a specific direction.
2. Anne is fond of listening to a song now.
- Explanation: "A song" is a general noun, so "a" is used.
3. Mr. Roger works at a Computer software firm.
- Explanation: "A Computer software firm" is a general noun phrase, so "a" is used.
4. Etham and Kevin like to watch Comedy shows on TV.
- Explanation: "Comedy shows" is a general category, so no article is needed here.
5. Akbar was a great king.
- Explanation: "A great king" is a general description, so "a" is used.
6. Anne is the best student of mathematics in the class.
- Explanation: "The best student" refers to a specific person, so "the" is used.
7. Gold is a precious metal.
- Explanation: "A precious metal" is a general description, so "a" is used.
8. I am a school student.
- Explanation: "A school student" is a general description, so "a" is used.
9. I want a pear from that tree instead.
- Explanation: "A pear" is a general noun, so "a" is used.
10. John met a boy in the Supermarket and asked him a question.
- Explanation: "A boy" is a general noun, so "a" is used. "The Supermarket" refers to a specific place, so "the" is used. "A question" is a general noun, so "a" is used.
11. It’s Friday. Many people in our neighbourhood have gone to the mosque.
- Explanation: Days of the week do not require an article. "The mosque" refers to a specific place, so "the" is used.
12. John borrowed a pen and an eraser from Anne.
- Explanation: "A pen" is a general noun, so "a" is used. "An eraser" starts with a vowel sound, so "an" is used.
13. My cousins are coming over for an exciting evening of games.
- Explanation: "An exciting evening" starts with a vowel sound, so "an" is used.
14. My father returned after an hour.
- Explanation: "An hour" starts with a vowel sound, so "an" is used.
15. My son is learning to play the guitar at her school.
- Explanation: "The guitar" refers to a specific instrument, so "the" is used.
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1. The sun sets in the west.
2. Anne is fond of listening to a song now.
3. Mr. Roger works at a Computer software firm.
4. Etham and Kevin like to watch Comedy shows on TV.
5. Akbar was a great king.
6. Anne is the best student of mathematics in the class.
7. Gold is a precious metal.
8. I am a school student.
9. I want a pear from that tree instead.
10. John met a boy in the Supermarket and asked him a question.
11. It’s Friday. Many people in our neighbourhood have gone to the mosque.
12. John borrowed a pen and an eraser from Anne.
13. My cousins are coming over for an exciting evening of games.
14. My father returned after an hour.
15. My son is learning to play the guitar at her school.
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\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{The sun sets in the west.} \\
2. \text{Anne is fond of listening to a song now.} \\
3. \text{Mr. Roger works at a Computer software firm.} \\
4. \text{Etham and Kevin like to watch Comedy shows on TV.} \\
5. \text{Akbar was a great king.} \\
6. \text{Anne is the best student of mathematics in the class.} \\
7. \text{Gold is a precious metal.} \\
8. \text{I am a school student.} \\
9. \text{I want a pear from that tree instead.} \\
10. \text{John met a boy in the Supermarket and asked him a question.} \\
11. \text{It’s Friday. Many people in our neighbourhood have gone to the mosque.} \\
12. \text{John borrowed a pen and an eraser from Anne.} \\
13. \text{My cousins are coming over for an exciting evening of games.} \\
14. \text{My father returned after an hour.} \\
15. \text{My son is learning to play the guitar at her school.}
\end{array}
}
\]
Rules for Articles:
1. The: Used before specific or known nouns, unique things, or when referring to something already mentioned.
2. A/An: Used before non-specific or general nouns. "An" is used before words starting with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u), while "a" is used before words starting with a consonant sound.
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Solutions with Explanations:
1. The sun sets in the west.
- Explanation: "The sun" refers to a specific and unique object. "The west" is also a specific direction.
2. Anne is fond of listening to a song now.
- Explanation: "A song" is a general noun, so "a" is used.
3. Mr. Roger works at a Computer software firm.
- Explanation: "A Computer software firm" is a general noun phrase, so "a" is used.
4. Etham and Kevin like to watch Comedy shows on TV.
- Explanation: "Comedy shows" is a general category, so no article is needed here.
5. Akbar was a great king.
- Explanation: "A great king" is a general description, so "a" is used.
6. Anne is the best student of mathematics in the class.
- Explanation: "The best student" refers to a specific person, so "the" is used.
7. Gold is a precious metal.
- Explanation: "A precious metal" is a general description, so "a" is used.
8. I am a school student.
- Explanation: "A school student" is a general description, so "a" is used.
9. I want a pear from that tree instead.
- Explanation: "A pear" is a general noun, so "a" is used.
10. John met a boy in the Supermarket and asked him a question.
- Explanation: "A boy" is a general noun, so "a" is used. "The Supermarket" refers to a specific place, so "the" is used. "A question" is a general noun, so "a" is used.
11. It’s Friday. Many people in our neighbourhood have gone to the mosque.
- Explanation: Days of the week do not require an article. "The mosque" refers to a specific place, so "the" is used.
12. John borrowed a pen and an eraser from Anne.
- Explanation: "A pen" is a general noun, so "a" is used. "An eraser" starts with a vowel sound, so "an" is used.
13. My cousins are coming over for an exciting evening of games.
- Explanation: "An exciting evening" starts with a vowel sound, so "an" is used.
14. My father returned after an hour.
- Explanation: "An hour" starts with a vowel sound, so "an" is used.
15. My son is learning to play the guitar at her school.
- Explanation: "The guitar" refers to a specific instrument, so "the" is used.
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Final Answers:
1. The sun sets in the west.
2. Anne is fond of listening to a song now.
3. Mr. Roger works at a Computer software firm.
4. Etham and Kevin like to watch Comedy shows on TV.
5. Akbar was a great king.
6. Anne is the best student of mathematics in the class.
7. Gold is a precious metal.
8. I am a school student.
9. I want a pear from that tree instead.
10. John met a boy in the Supermarket and asked him a question.
11. It’s Friday. Many people in our neighbourhood have gone to the mosque.
12. John borrowed a pen and an eraser from Anne.
13. My cousins are coming over for an exciting evening of games.
14. My father returned after an hour.
15. My son is learning to play the guitar at her school.
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Final Answer Box:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{The sun sets in the west.} \\
2. \text{Anne is fond of listening to a song now.} \\
3. \text{Mr. Roger works at a Computer software firm.} \\
4. \text{Etham and Kevin like to watch Comedy shows on TV.} \\
5. \text{Akbar was a great king.} \\
6. \text{Anne is the best student of mathematics in the class.} \\
7. \text{Gold is a precious metal.} \\
8. \text{I am a school student.} \\
9. \text{I want a pear from that tree instead.} \\
10. \text{John met a boy in the Supermarket and asked him a question.} \\
11. \text{It’s Friday. Many people in our neighbourhood have gone to the mosque.} \\
12. \text{John borrowed a pen and an eraser from Anne.} \\
13. \text{My cousins are coming over for an exciting evening of games.} \\
14. \text{My father returned after an hour.} \\
15. \text{My son is learning to play the guitar at her school.}
\end{array}
}
\]
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