Name:
Using A and An
Determine if you should use ‘A’ or ‘An’ in the following sentences.
A n s w e r s
Remember:
1.
• ‘A’ is used when the next word starts with a consonant sound.
We’re going to a store after school.
2.
• ’An’ is used the next word starts with a vowel sound.
I brought our teacher an apple.
3.
4.
My father works in _____ office building downtown.
1)
5.
2)
I had to buy _____ mechanical pencil after I lost my last one.
6.
At the zoo we saw _____ otter cracking shells on its stomach.
3)
7.
4)
During the snow storm we saw _____ abandoned car on the side of the road.
8.
5)
I lost _____ dollar on the playground.
9.
10.
There was _____ equal number of boys and girls at the skating rink.
6)
11.
7)
I left out _____ ingredient while baking my cake.
12.
8)
I bought _____ new pair of shoes for my sister’s wedding.
13.
At the carnival I saw the strong man lift _____ oil drum over his head.
9)
14.
10)
Last winter when it snowed we tried to build _____ igloo.
15.
11)
We keep all of our coins in _____ mason jar.
12)
For the movie we popped _____ bag of popcorn.
13)
_____ glue bottle spilled in my desk
My dog went to _____ obedience school and now he acts great!
14)
15)
I walked for _____ hour last night.
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