Task: Fill the gaps with a, an, or the
#### Explanation of Articles:
-
"a" is used before words that start with a consonant sound.
-
"an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound.
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"the" is used to refer to specific or particular nouns.
Now, let's solve each sentence step by step:
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1. Selfie is ______ new fun word.
- The word "new" starts with a consonant sound (
/n/).
- Therefore, we use
"a".
Answer:
Selfie is
a new fun word.
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2. Anne ordered ______ pizza and ______ burger for lunch.
- The word "pizza" starts with a consonant sound (
/p/), so we use
"a".
- The word "burger" also starts with a consonant sound (
/b/), so we use
"a".
Answer:
Anne ordered
a pizza and
a burger for lunch.
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3. ______ bolt of lightning is extremely hot.
- Here, we are referring to a general or non-specific bolt of lightning.
- Since "bolt" starts with a consonant sound (
/b/), we use
"a".
Answer:
A bolt of lightning is extremely hot.
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4. You can start ______ fire with ice.
- The word "fire" is a general noun here, and it starts with a consonant sound (
/f/).
- Therefore, we use
"a".
Answer:
You can start
a fire with ice.
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5. I wish I could be ______ butterfly.
- The word "butterfly" starts with a consonant sound (
/b/).
- Therefore, we use
"a".
Answer:
I wish I could be
a butterfly.
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Final Answers:
1. Selfie is
a new fun word.
2. Anne ordered
a pizza and
a burger for lunch.
3.
A bolt of lightning is extremely hot.
4. You can start
a fire with ice.
5. I wish I could be
a butterfly.
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. a, 2. a, a, 3. a, 4. a, 5. a}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grammar articles worksheet.
