Worksheet

1. First Grade
an octopus
the
legs

2. This packet is aligned to the
CCSS ELA-Literacy L. 1. 1. H.
Your students will have the
opportunity to learn about the
definite and indefinite articles
a, an, and the.
This download includes posters
which show the usage of
articles. You may utilize them in
your lessons.
The worksheets can be used to
assess your students’
understanding or be
distributed for
class/homework.

3. The article ‘a’
Use the article ‘a’ before a noun
that names one item and begins
with a consonant sound.
a dog
the article
consonant
sound /d/
noun
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4. Use the article ‘an’ before a noun
that names one item and begins
with a vowel sound.
The article ‘an’
an ant
the article
vowel
sound /a/
noun
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5. The article ‘the’
Use the article ‘the’ before a
noun that names one or more
than one. Use ‘the’ before a
specific noun.
I see the pear I want to buy.
This is a specific pear you want,
so you use the article the.
You would use the article a before the
word pear, if it was just any pear.
I see the pears
I want to buy.
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6. Why Do We
Need Articles?
We need articles because it
makes what we say or write
clear and specific.
I want bag of fish.
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I want a bag of fish.
Not Correct
Correct

7. Name Date
I saw an ape at the
zoo. The ape had a
banana to eat. He
was a happy ape.
Articles Quick Check
Circle the articles ‘a’, ‘an’, or ‘the’.
Circle the correct article.
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Name Date
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Articles Quick Check
The girl had
sandwich for lunch.
She also had
apple to eat for a snack.
a an
a an

8. Name Date
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1. I saw a car on the road.
I Can Find the Articles!
Circle the articles ‘a’, ‘an’, or ‘the’ in each sentence.
Circle the correct article.
2. The book is on a shelf.
3. I see an ant crawling on the floor.
4. I saw an elephant at the zoo.
5. There is a cloud in the sky.
6. I saw a girl at the park.
7. The boy had a kite.
8. I see a pail and a shovel.
9. I want (a, an) ice cream cone.
10. I want to wear (a, an) hat.

9. Name Date
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In the summer, my family and
I went to a carnival. First, we saw
a clown doing a trick with an
umbrella. Then, we played games,
and I won a prize. After, we rode
a swing that took us high into the
sky. Last, I ate an apple with
caramel on top. I had a fun day at
the carnival with my family.
Find the Articles
a-Circle it with a RED crayon.
an- Circle it with a BLUE crayon.
the-Circle it with a GREEN crayon.
Write a sentence about a carnival.
Include an article a, an, or the.

10. Name Date
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Look at the noun.
If it begins with a consonant sound, write ‘a’.
If it begins with a vowel sound, write ‘an’.
________ cat
________ girl
________ egg
________ apple
________ bag
________ inch
________ fish
________ oven
________ eel
________ ball
________ pet
________ ice
________ van
________ wish
an umbrella
Make sure you listen to the beginning
sound of each word.

11. Name Date
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1. I went to (a, an) park.
2. There is (a, an) tree by
my house.
3. I ate (a, an) egg for
breakfast.
4. I see (a, an) elephant at
the circus.
5. Sit in (a, an) chair.
Circle ‘a’ if the noun after it begins with
a consonant sound.
Circle ‘an’ if the noun after it begins
with a vowel sound.

12. Name Date
1. Let’s build (a, an) igloo!
2. I want (a, an) candy bar.
3. I can write (a, an) letter.
4. I want (a, an) ice cream
cone.
5. I want to wear (a, an)
hat.
Circle ‘a’ if the noun after it begins with
a consonant sound.
Circle ‘an’ if the noun after it begins
with a vowel sound.
More Practice-‘a’ or ‘an’
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13. Name Date
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Color the box if it has the correct use of ‘a’ or ‘an’.
If it is not correct, fix it below the picture.
an ant an box a car an dog an egg
an fox a gal an hen a ice an jar
a kit an leg a mouse an net an owl
Write a sentence using the correct form of ‘a’ or ‘an’.
Is the Article Correct?

14. Name Date
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Choose ‘a’ or ‘an’ to complete each sentence.
1. I saw cloud in the sky.
Write a sentence using ‘a’.
a an
2. I saw moon in the sky.
a an
3. I saw airplane in the sky.
a an
4. I saw balloon in the sky.
a an
5. I saw eagle in the sky.
a an
Write a sentence using ‘an’.

15. Name Date
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Choose ‘a’ or ‘an’ to complete each sentence.
1. I saw bear on the shelf.
Write a sentence using ‘a’.
a an
2. I saw airplane toy.
a an
3. I saw football.
a an
4. I saw toy train.
a an
5. I saw art set.
a an
Write a sentence using ‘an’.

16. Name Date
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Choose the correct article to complete each sentence.
1. (A, The) book, Sam the Dog, is my favorite.
Write a sentence using ‘a’.
2. I will feed (a, the) dog when I get home.
‘a’ or ‘the’?
5. (A, The) dog’s name is Max.
Write a sentence using ‘the’.
4. Can you get (a, the) dog food for me?
Use ‘the’ if it is about something specific.
Use ‘a’ if it is about something general.
3. I want (a, the) puppy for my birthday.

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