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When do we use "a/an" and "the"?

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Whe use "the" when...

a)

We are thinking of a specific thing.

b)

We say what kind or person we mean.

2.

We use "a/an" when...

a)

It is clear which thing or person we mean.

b)

We say what kind of thing or person we mean.

3.

Fill in the blank by using "a/an" or "the".

She works as (a)   clerk in a very large bank.

4.

Select the correct answer.

I go to the dentist ____ week.

a)

once a

b)

twuce an

c)

tree times the

d)

once an

5.

Select the correct answer.

___ hotel

a)

a

b)

an

6.

Select the correct option.

____ pencil.

a)

A

b)

An

7.

Fill in the blank by using "a/an" or "the".

I’ll wait for you half (a)   hour.

8.

Select the correct answer.

She is ___ happy child.

a)

a

b)

an

9.

Mark with an "X" where it is necessary to put "the".

10.

Fill in the blank by using "a/an" or "the".

This table is made of (a)   glass.

11.

Select the correct answer.

Lisa wants ___ electric guitar

a)

A

b)

AN

c)

THE

12.

Select the correct answer.

There is __ insect in my hand.

a)

an

b)

a

13.

Select the sentences where "go to" and "the" are used correctly.

a)

I have to go to the store to buy some tomatoes.

b)

I need to go to the mall.

c)

I have to go to the school.

d)

Have you went to the room?

14.

Select the correct answer.

Lee wants ___ video game

a)

A

b)

AN

c)

THE

15.

Choose the correct answer:

a)

I drink the coffee every day.

b)

I drink coffee every day.

16.

Fill in the blanks by using "a/an" or "the".

__ is used before a consonant sound. (I bought __ book.)



(a)  

17.

Complete the sentence:

I am _____boy

a)

An

b)

a

c)

The

18.

Select the correct answer.

I hate _____cakes

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

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19.

Mark with an "X" where it is necessary to put a/an.

20.

Select the correct answer.

We need to sleep _____ day.

a)

Trhree times a

b)

8 ours a

c)

8 hours a

d)

fifteen times an

21.

Fill in the blanks by using "a/an" or "the".

__ is used before a vowel sound. (Would you like __ apple?)



(a)