Name: ___________________________ Date:______________

Articles Worksheet (Fill-In Part 1)

An article is a word that comes before a noun.

There are 3 articles in English: a, an, the
Use a and an with singular nouns.
Use a if the next word starts with a consonant sound.
Use an if the next word starts with a vowel sound.

Directions: Fill-In which article best completes each sentence given below.

Example A: I go to ____ public school. (a, an, the)

Answer: I go to a public school.

1. I live in _____ state of California. (a, an, the)

2. Can you tell me _____ story. (a, an, the)

3. We will go to _____ mall tomorrow. (a, an, the)

4. I saw _____ elephant at the zoo. (a, an, the)

5. Will you watch _____ movie with me? (a, an, the)

6. I am going to _____ restaurant after school. (a, an, the)

7. We saw _____ great play. (a, an, the)

8. I saw _____ racoon in my backyard. (a, an, the)

9. I would love to tell you _____ story. (a, an, the)

10. Can you take me to _____ doctor. (a, an, the)

11. We will go to _____ movies today. (a, an, the)

12. I saw _____ elephant at the zoo. (a, an, the)

13. Will you watch _____ play with me? (a, an, the)

14. Sharon asked (a, an, the) waitress if she could have more water.

15. David saw (a, an, the) art piece that really inspired him.