Articles (A, An, The) - English Grammar Exercises

Articles—A, An, and The—are tiny words that make a huge impact in English. They tell your listener if you’re talking about something general ("I saw a bird") or something specific ("I saw the bird you mentioned"). Mastering them is the secret to sounding natural and precise.

In this section, you’ll learn the rules for choosing between "a" and "an", and when to use the definite article "the". You’ll practice with 25 exercises that cover everything from everyday objects to unique situations.

The Silent 'H' Trick

The rule for "a" vs "an" depends on the sound, not the letter. Even though "honest" starts with an H, it sounds like it starts with an O. That’s why we say "an honest man" but "a hospital".

What You’ll Practice

Below are 25 interactive exercises to help you master English articles. You'll focus on:

• Choosing between 'a' and 'an' based on the next word's sound
• When to use 'the' for specific items or things mentioned before
• Proper article usage with adjectives (an old house, a big apple)
• Correcting common mistakes like "a orange" or "an university"

Always listen to how the word sounds in your head. If it starts with a clear vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u), 'an' is your friend! Otherwise, go with 'a'.

Tricky Cases

Watch out for common mistakes when using Articles (A, An, The). Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement and how different contexts can change the correct form. Some patterns might seem similar but have important differences.

Remember that context matters. The same sentence structure might work differently depending on whether you're talking about the past, present, or future, or whether you're making a statement or asking a question.

What You'll Practice

The 25 exercises give you sentences where Articles (A, An, The) needs to be used correctly. You'll practice:

• Identifying the correct form based on the subject and context
• Understanding when to use different variations
• Recognizing common errors and how to fix them
• Applying the rules in various sentence structures
• Building confidence through repeated practice