Grammar - Articles: A / An

Read the text and complete the activities below.

In English, we have two indefinite articles: A and An. We use them before singular, countable nouns when we are talking about one thing in general. Let's look at the rules!

1. When to use "A"
We use a before words that start with a consonant sound (letters like b, c, d, f, g, m, p, t, etc.).

• I have a dog.
• She is a teacher.
• There is a book on the table.

2. When to use "An"
We use an before words that start with a vowel sound (the sounds of a, e, i, o, u).

• I want an apple.
• He is an actor.
• It is an orange car.

3. Be Careful! (The Sound Rule)
Remember, the rule is about the sound of the word, not just the first letter!

• It takes an hour. (We use "an" because the letter 'h' in 'hour' is silent, so it starts with an 'o' sound).
• She goes to a university. (We use "a" because 'university' starts with a 'y' sound, like "you").
• I have an MP3 player. (We use "an" because the letter 'M' is pronounced "em", starting with an 'e' sound).

ACTIVITIES

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct article for each sentence.

1. I see ___ cat in the garden.

a

an

2. Do you want ___ egg for breakfast?

a

an

3. It is raining. I need ___ umbrella.

a

an

4. My father drives ___ blue car.

a

an

5. She works in ___ office.

a

an

Exercise 2: Gap Fill

Complete the sentences by typing a or an.

1. My brother is doctor.

2. They live in old house.

3. I would like cup of tea, please.

4. Look at elephant in the zoo!

5. The recipe says we need onion.

Exercise 3: Sentence Correction

Read the sentences below. The article in each sentence is wrong. Write the correct article in the blank.

1. I saw a owl in the tree. →

2. She has an red jacket. →

3. We have a apple tree in our backyard. →

4. Is there an bank near here? →

5. He is reading a interesting book. →