To solve the problem, we need to determine the correct use of articles ("a," "an," or "the") in each sentence. Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
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1. We can see ______ stars at night.
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Options: (a) a, (b) an, (c) the
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Analysis:
- The word "stars" is plural, and it refers to all the stars visible in the night sky. Here, "the" is used to indicate a specific group of stars that are being referred to.
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Correct Answer: (c) the
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2. I saw ______ eagle sitting on my terrace.
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Options: (a) a, (b) an, (c) the
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Analysis:
- The word "eagle" is singular and indefinite. It refers to any eagle, not a specific one. Since "eagle" starts with a vowel sound (/iː/), we use "an."
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Correct Answer: (b) an
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3. We will be going to ______ zoo tomorrow.
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Options: (a) a, (b) an, (c) the
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Analysis:
- The word "zoo" here is a specific place, and it is understood that there is a particular zoo being referred to. Therefore, we use "the."
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Correct Answer: (c) the
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4. My mother gave me ______ five rupee coin to get a pen for myself.
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Options: (a) a, (b) an, (c) the
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Analysis:
- The phrase "five rupee coin" is singular and indefinite. Since "five" starts with a consonant sound, we use "a."
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Correct Answer: (a) a
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5. Gyansi went to ______ school by her school bus.
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Options: (a) a, (b) an, (c) the
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Analysis:
- The word "school" here is a specific institution that Gyansi attends. Therefore, we use "the."
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Correct Answer: (c) the
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6. ______ aeroplane was flying high in the sky.
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Options: (a) a, (b) an, (c) the
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Analysis:
- The word "aeroplane" is singular and indefinite. Since "aeroplane" starts with a vowel sound (/ə/), we use "an."
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Correct Answer: (b) an
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7. Mom please tell me ______ story of Snow White.
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Options: (a) a, (b) an, (c) the
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Analysis:
- The phrase "story of Snow White" refers to a specific story that is well-known. Therefore, we use "the."
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Correct Answer: (c) the
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8. Karan has not even read ______ single word since morning.
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Options: (a) a, (b) an, (c) the
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Analysis:
- The phrase "single word" is indefinite and refers to any word. Since "single" starts with a consonant sound, we use "a."
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Correct Answer: (a) a
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Final Answers:
1. (c) the
2. (b) an
3. (c) the
4. (a) a
5. (c) the
6. (b) an
7. (c) the
8. (a) a
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{(c), (b), (c), (a), (c), (b), (c), (a)}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grammar articles worksheet.
