Worksheet on Determiners: Articles (a/an/the)

English
Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focused on identifying and correcting errors related to articles (a, an, the) within sentences for Grade 8 students.

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Worksheet on Determiners: Articles (a/an/the)

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Grade Grade 8
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Error Correction in Article Usage

Many students find difficulty in choosing the correct article for a noun. For example, students might say, "I saw a eagle flying in the sky," which is incorrect. The correct sentence should be, "I saw an eagle flying in the sky." Similarly, in the sentence, "She bought a apple from the market," the correct form is, "She bought an apple from the market." Sometimes, the use of 'the' is inappropriate, such as in, "He is the best player in a team," which should be, "He is the best player in the team." Understanding when to use 'a', 'an', or 'the' is essential for clarity and grammatical correctness.
1.
Correct the article errors in the following sentence: 'She has a orange and a banana for breakfast.'
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the mistake in this sentence: 'He is a student at the university.'
[2 marks]
3.
Choose the correct article for the blank: 'They saw ___ owl in the tree.'
[1 mark]
Aa) a
Bb) an
Cc) the
Dd) no article
4.
Correct the error in the sentence: 'It was a honor to meet you.'
[2 marks]
5.
Identify and correct the unnecessary or incorrect use of the article: 'The children played in a park after school.'
[2 marks]
6.
Explain why the article 'a' is incorrect in the sentence: 'He wants a honest answer.'
[3 marks]
7.
Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your favorite hobby, using correct articles throughout.
[10 marks]
8.
Create a dialogue between two friends discussing their weekend plans, ensuring proper use of articles.
[10 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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