Mastering Articles: A, An, The
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on the correct usage of definite and indefinite articles (a, an, the) through various exercises.
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Mastering Articles: A, An, The
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will test your knowledge of articles: 'a', 'an', and 'the'.
Fill in the blanks with the correct article (a, an, or the).
1. I saw elephant at the zoo.
2. Can you please pass me salt?
3. She wants to be astronaut when she grows up.
4. sun rises in the east.
Choose the best article to complete each sentence.
5. My mother is honest woman.
a
an
the
no article
6. I need new pen for class.
a
an
the
no article
Read the sentences below. If an article is used incorrectly or is missing, rewrite the sentence with the correct article.
7. I ate an apple for a snack.
8. The dog is a man's best friend.
9. My uncle is a engineer.
Determine if the statement about articles is True or False.
10. We use 'an' before words that start with a consonant sound.
True
False
11. 'The' is used for specific nouns.
True
False
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite animal. Make sure to use 'a', 'an', and 'the' correctly at least once each.