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CSCE TUTORIAL

Articles

English Grammar

Choosing the Correct Article

Instructions: Choose the correct article (a, an or the) to complete each sentence.

1. _______ apple a day keeps the doctor away.
2. My mom bought me _______ new backpack for school.
3. I saw _______ bird fly past my window this morning.
4. Have you ever eaten _______ avocado?
5. _______ sun is shining brightly today.
6. Can you please hand me _______ pencil?
7. We went to _______ beach for our summer vacation.
8. I would like to visit _______ Grand Canyon someday.
9. He is _______ only child in his family.
10. I need to buy _______ loaf of bread at the grocery store.

 

Indefinite Articles or Definite Article?

Instructions: Write either “indefinite” or “definite” for each sentence.

1. ___ My sister bought an apple at the store.
2. ___ The students are working on a group project.
3. ___ I would like a slice of pizza, please.
4. ___ The dog chased a squirrel up a tree.
5. ___ He saw a shooting star in the sky.

 

Adding Articles

Instructions: Rewrite each sentence with the correct article.

1. Pizza smells delicious. —   _______________________________
2. Boy is playing outside. —                                   _______________________________
3. I bought book at the store. —                                   _______________________________
4. Dog barked at the mailman. —                                   _______________________________
5. Lion is king of the jungle. —                                   _______________________________

 

Identifying Articles

Instructions: Read the sentences below and underline the articles.

1. The cat chased a mouse across the room.
2. A bird flew into the tree outside my window.
3. I need to buy some new shoes for school.
4. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
5. The sun is setting over the ocean.