Use the correct article: a or an
Free printable Grade 3 English worksheet for "Use the correct article: a or an" — practice articles (grammar and mechanics). No-prep, print or assign online.
This worksheet helps Grade 3 students practice choosing the correct indefinite article, 'a' or 'an', based on the initial sound of the following word. Teachers can use this resource to reinforce grammar skills related to articles and improve students' sentence construction. The exercises promote understanding of article usage in everyday writing and speech, making it a practical tool for grammar and mechanics instruction.
Learning objectives
- Identify when to use the article 'a' before words starting with consonant sounds
- Apply the article 'an' correctly before words starting with vowel sounds
- Distinguish between 'a' and 'an' in various sentence contexts
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What grade or age is this English & Reading worksheet for?
It's designed for Grade 3 (ages 8–9), covering Articles.
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