G04 ELA Grammar Articles w/ Explainers

I found a book. ........ book was interesting.

• the
• an
• a

Answer explanation

"The" is used to refer to a specific book that is known from the previous sentence.

We visited a museum. ........ museum had ancient artifacts.

• the
• an
• some

Answer explanation

"The" is used to refer to a specific museum mentioned earlier.

She adopted a dog. ........ dog was very friendly.

• the
• an
• a

Answer explanation

"The" is used to refer to the specific dog that was adopted.

They built a house. ........ house was painted blue.

• the
• an
• a

Answer explanation

"The" identifies the specific house that was built.

He planted a tree. ........ tree grew very tall.

• the
• an
• a

Answer explanation

"The" refers to the specific tree that was planted.

I met a teacher. ........ teacher was very kind.

• the
• an
• one

Answer explanation

"The" indicates the specific teacher that was met.

We saw a movie. ........ movie was exciting.

• the
• an
• a

Answer explanation

"The" refers to the specific movie that was seen.

She bought a car. ........ car was red.

• the
• an
• a

Answer explanation

"The" identifies the specific car that was bought.

They discovered a cave. ........ cave was dark.

• the
• an
• some

Answer explanation

"The" refers to the specific cave that was discovered.

He wrote a story. ........ story won an award.

• the
• an
• a

Answer explanation

"The" indicates the specific story that won an award.