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Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides students with sentences where they must assess the correctness of the use of the articles “a” and “an.” Students are asked to write whether each sentence is correct based on the rules of using these indefinite articles. The activity requires careful attention to the beginning sounds of the words following the articles, ensuring students can distinguish between vowel and consonant sounds. The worksheet includes a variety of sentence structures and vocabulary to test students’ understanding comprehensively. This task not only reinforces the rules of article usage but also enhances students’ proofreading skills.

This worksheet is designed to teach students how to correctly identify and apply the rules for using “a” and “an” in sentences. It aims to help students recognize that “a” should precede words that begin with a consonant sound, while “an” should precede words that begin with a vowel sound. By evaluating the correctness of each sentence, students practice applying this rule in context, which solidifies their understanding. This exercise also encourages students to be more attentive to the sounds of words rather than just their spellings. The ultimate goal is to help students develop greater accuracy in both writing and editing their own work.