Articles worksheets
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How to make articles worksheets
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Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.
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Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.
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Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.
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Download the PDF with its answer key and print it.
About these articles worksheets
Articles are small but often wrong. These worksheets practise choosing between a and an by sound rather than spelling (an hour, a university, an honest girl) and when to use the definite article the.
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 12 choose-the-right-word sentences, 4 multiple-choice questions and 6 fill-in-the-blank sentences. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: fill in the blanks, multiple choice, choose the right word.
- Best for: grades 1–4 (ages 6–10).
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Frequently asked questions
Why is it “an hour” but “a university”?
The choice depends on sound. Hour starts with a vowel sound (the h is silent), so it takes an. University starts with a “yoo” sound, which is a consonant sound, so it takes a.
Will every worksheet be the same?
No. Each tap of “New worksheet” picks a different mix of questions from the topic’s question bank, so you can give different versions to different students.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet ends with an answer key on its own page. Switch it off if you’re giving the sheet as a test.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. The worksheet uses light tints that print clearly in grey, or pick the grey colour theme.
What age is this worksheet for?
Grades 1–4 (ages 6–10). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.