Article Smart: Learn A, An, and The with Confidence – Class 4 

This worksheet strengthens the use of definite and indefinite articles—*a*, *an*, and *the*—through fun, sentence-based practice. Grade 4 learners will identify, choose, correct, and apply articles in meaningful contexts, helping them build accuracy in everyday writing and speech. 

Why Articles Matter in Grammar? 

Articles are essential for: 
1. Adding clarity when introducing or specifying nouns. 
2. Improving sentence flow and structure in writing. 
3. Helping children differentiate between general and specific references. 
4. Laying the foundation for proper grammar and usage in English. 
 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet contains five article-based exercises: 

🔘 Exercise 1 – Circle the Correct Article 
Students choose between *a* or *an* in 8 fun sentence starters (e.g., “I saw (a / an) elephant at the zoo”):contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. 

✍️ Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks with A/An/The 
Students pick the right article from multiple options and complete sentences meaningfully:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. 

🔤 Exercise 3 – Article Practice in Sentences 
Learners fill in blanks with *a*, *an*, or *the* across 10 real-life sentences covering both definite and indefinite article usage:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. 

🚫 Exercise 4 – Fix the Article Mistake 
Students correct 5 sentences with missing or wrongly used articles, reinforcing grammar editing skills:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. 

📖 Exercise 5 – Article Paragraph Completion 
A zoo-themed paragraph with 12 blanks helps learners use articles in context while reading a short narrative:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Circle the Correct Article 
1. an 
2. an 
3. an 
4. an 
5. an 
6. an 
7. an 
8. an 

Exercise 2 – Choose and Fill 
1. an 
2. the 
3. a 
4. the 
5. an 
6. a 
7. an 
8. a, the 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. a, a 
2. an, a 
3. the 
4. a 
5. a 
6. the, the 
7. an 
8. a, the 
9. an 
10. an 

Exercise 4 – Corrected Sentences 
1. She found **an apple** on **the table**. 
2. I have **a pet cat**. 
3. The owl is **a bird** that comes out at night. 
4. We saw **an eagle** flying in **the sky**. 
5. I want **an orange** and **a banana**. 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph 
Yesterday, I saw **an** elephant at **the** zoo. It was eating **a** banana. Next to it was **a** monkey playing with **a** ball. I also saw **a** lion sleeping under **a** tree. After watching the animals, I bought **an** ice-cream from **a** shop. It was **an** amazing day at **the** zoo! 
 

Build strong article usage skills in a fun, contextual way with this zoo-themed grammar worksheet! 

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