Worksheet on Articles and Audience – Error Correction
English
Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focused on error correction related to the use of articles, emphasizing audience awareness. Designed for Grade 8 students to identify and correct common mistakes.
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Worksheet on Articles and Audience – Error Correction
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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Articles and Audience
Effective communication often hinges on the precise use of articles such as 'a', 'an', and 'the'. When writing for different audiences, the choice and placement of these articles can change to make the message clearer. For example, in technical writing aimed at specialists, specific articles might be used more frequently to denote particular objects or concepts. Conversely, in informal writing for a general audience, articles might be omitted or simplified to enhance readability. Recognizing these nuances helps writers tailor their message appropriately, ensuring clarity and engagement across different readerships.
1.
Identify and correct the errors in the use of articles in the following sentence: 'She is an expert in the field of the computer science.'
[2 marks]2.
Explain why the article 'an' was incorrect before the word 'expert' in the previous sentence.
[2 marks]3.
Choose the correct article to complete this sentence: 'He bought ___ new car yesterday.'
Aa) a
Bb) an
Cc) the
Dd) no article
4.
Identify the error in this sentence: 'The students enjoyed an outdoor class today.'
[2 marks]5.
How does audience influence article choice in technical writing?
[2 marks]6.
Correct the article errors in the sentence: 'A apple a day keeps the doctor away.'
[2 marks]7.
Analyze the use of the article 'the' in the phrase: 'the computer science.' Is it correct? Why or why not?
[3 marks]8.
Rewrite the following sentence correctly: 'She saw a eagle soaring in the sky.'
[2 marks]9.
Create a short paragraph (about 15 lines) explaining the importance of correct article usage when considering the audience.
10.
Identify the technique used in the phrase: 'a new beginning' and explain its effect.
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