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** Using a, an, and the**
In English, we use “a/an” with singular, general nouns and “the” with specific or already-mentioned nouns.
Also, “an” is used before a vowel sound and “a” before a consonant sound (e.g., an apple vs. a banana). The
exercises below use fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice formats to reinforce these rules.
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks
Directions: Fill in each blank with the correct article: “a”, “an”, or “the”.
1. I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.
2. She has ___ apple in her bag.
3. I read ___ book at bedtime.
4. We watched ___ sun set yesterday evening.
5. Can I have ___ orange, please?
6. Please give me ___ pencil.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the correct article to complete each sentence. Circle or write a, an, or the.
1. He saw ___ owl last night.
(a) a (b) an (c) the 2. She read ___ book in the park.
(a) a (b) an (c ) the 3. I want ___ cookie, please.
(a) a (b) an (c) the 4. Can you pass me ___ salt?
(a) a (b) an (c) the 5. She found ___ wallet on the sidewalk.
(a) a (b) an (c) the
Exercise 3: Indefinite Article (a/an)
Directions: Write “a” or “an” in each blank.
1. ___ elephant
2. ___ ball
3. ___ orange
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4. ___ cat
5. ___ umbrella
Exercise 4: Definite Article (the)
Directions: Each noun below refers to something specific or unique. Write “the” in each blank.
1. ___ sun is bright today.
2. That is ___ book I was telling you about.
3. Can you see ___ moon tonight?
4. Bring me ___ umbrella over there.
5. They visited ___ museum last week.
Exercise 5: Mixed Practice
Directions: Fill in each blank with “a”, “an”, or “the” to complete the sentence correctly.
1. He needs ___ hammer to fix it.
2. I eat ___ sandwich for lunch.
3. We live on ___ street corner.
4. He read ___ interesting novel.
5. ___ sun rises in the east.
6. She have ___ egg for breakfast.
7. He lives in ___ UK.
8. It is ___ honor to meet her.
