Worksheet on Determiners: Articles (a/an/the)
English
GCSE
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~18 mins
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An analysis and annotation worksheet focusing on the use of articles ('a', 'an', 'the') in various texts for GCSE students.
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Worksheet on Determiners: Articles (a/an/the)
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Introduction to Articles
In the quiet town of Ravenswood, a mysterious visitor arrived. She carried a small, leather-bound book and wore a peculiar hat. The townspeople wondered who she was and what she wanted. A place like Ravenswood, with its ancient oak trees and cobbled streets, often attracted wanderers seeking stories and secrets. The air was thick with anticipation as she stepped into the local café, where everyone looked up curiously. The significance of the articles in her phrases became evident as the story unfolded, revealing the subtle nuances embedded in the language.
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Questions on Article Usage
Answer the following questions based on the passage above.
1.
Identify all the instances of the article 'the' in the passage and explain their significance.
[2 marks]2.
Find an example where 'a' is used before a noun. What effect does this article have on the reader's understanding?
[2 marks]3.
Are there any places where 'an' is used? Describe the context and its importance.
[2 marks]4.
Explain how the use of the article 'the' contributes to the atmosphere of anticipation in the passage.
[4 marks]5.
Identify any incorrect or unusual uses of articles in the passage. Justify your answer.
[2 marks]6.
Annotate the passage, highlighting all uses of 'a', 'an', and 'the'. For each, briefly write why that particular article was used.
[4 marks]7.
Create a short paragraph describing a scene using at least three different articles correctly. Highlight your chosen articles.
[4 marks]8.
Write a brief analysis (about 200 words) on the effect of using 'the' before proper nouns or specific places in literature.
[4 marks]9.
Reflect on the importance of correctly using articles in academic writing. Write your thoughts in a few sentences.
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- 1/1/2026
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