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I. Indefinite Article A / An
A. 1. Look at these examples and circle the correct option to complete the rule:
a) Jerry has got a skate.
b) Brenda is an architect.
We use the indefinite article a / an before a word with a vowel sound but we use a / an before a
consonant sound.
2. Look at the examples and decide which is TRUE or FALSE about the use of the indefinite article.

Ralphwantsabicycle

Thisisanexpensivecar

Hehasgotsomebooks

Itsaredshirt

Hedrinkssomemilk

Theshirtisred

Iseeaboy.

a) We use the indefinite article with uncountable nouns in the singular.

b) We use the indefinite article with countable nouns in the singular.
c) We use the indefinite article with plural countable nouns.
d) We use the indefinite article when we mention something for the first time.
e) We use the indefinite article when we mention something for the second time.
f) We use the indefinite article before an adjective followed by a singular noun
g) We use the indefinite article before an adjective.
B. Write a or an or nothing (-) in the blank spaces.
1. Thats _________interesting book.

3. Sarah likes _________coffee.

2. Has your father got _________car?

4. I need _________orange.

C. Correct the mistake in each sentence.

1. Paul is reading a blue books. __________________________________________
2. Do you want a egg?

__________________________________________

3. I live in an house.

__________________________________________

4. Frank likes a sugar.

__________________________________________

D. Match the two parts and add a/an or nothing (-).

1. Peter thinks they are

a) _________new story to tell you about pirates.

2. I need to write

b) _________insects.

3. Is that

c) _________e-mail.

4. Go to bed. I have

d) _________coffee on your shirt?

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