A or An? The Definite Difference! Worksheet on “Articles – Specific vs General” for Grade 3

This Grade 3 grammar worksheet helps students master the correct use of articles — *a, an,* and *the.* Through interactive exercises, learners understand when to use each article to talk about general or specific nouns, strengthening sentence clarity and grammar accuracy.

Why Learning Articles Matters in Grammar? 
1. Articles help identify whether we’re speaking about something specific (*the apple*) or general (*an apple*). 
2. They improve sentence structure and fluency. 
3. They enhance reading comprehension and written expression. 
4. They support better communication by teaching context-based grammar. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
Students select the correct article to complete sentences such as *Riya saw an elephant in Delhi zoo* and *The sun rises in the east.* 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Pick Between ‘A’ or ‘An’ 
Learners choose between *a* and *an* for words like *umbrella, eagle, apple,* and *coin.* 

📋 Exercise 3 – Match the Sentence with the Correct Article 
A fun matching activity that reinforces understanding of definite (*the*) and indefinite (*a/an*) articles. 

📝 Exercise 4 – Underline the Correct Article 
Students underline the correct article in given sentences to test practical usage. 

📖 Exercise 5 – Fill in the Blanks (Paragraph Writing) 
Students complete a short passage about a family picnic using suitable articles, building fluency and sentence flow. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

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

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

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

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

Exercise 5 – 
a bright, the Sharma, a large, a fun, the park, the sparkling, a shady, a mango, a colorful, a ball, a peaceful, a delicious 

Help your child build strong grammar foundations through fun, real-world practice with articles in sentences and short paragraphs! 
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