Determiners: Articles (a/an/the)

English
Year 9
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A worksheet containing exam-style questions on the use of articles ('a', 'an', 'the') for Year 9 students.

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Determiners: Articles (a/an/the)

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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Articles

Once upon a time, in a quiet village, there was a young girl who loved to read books. She found a small shop that sold all kinds of stories, from fairy tales to mysteries. Every day, she would visit the shop and choose a new book with an interesting cover. One day, she found an old map that showed the location of a hidden treasure. Excited, she imagined the adventure that awaited her, and she knew that this was a story she would never forget.
1.
How many times does the article 'a' appear in the passage? List the sentences where it appears.
[2 marks]
2.
Identify and explain the use of the article in the phrase 'a small shop'.
[2 marks]
B

Question 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the following sentences by inserting the correct article ('a', 'an', or 'the').
1.
She found ___ old book in the attic.
[1 mark]
2.
They went to ___ park yesterday.
[1 mark]
3.
I saw ___ owl in the tree.
[1 mark]
C

Question 2: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct article for each sentence.
1.
He wants ___ apple from the basket.
[1 mark]
Aa) a
Bb) an
Cc) the
Dd) no article
2.
She bought ___ university jacket.
[1 mark]
Aa) a
Bb) an
Cc) the
Dd) no article
D

Question 3: Analysis of Usage

Read the sentences below and identify the purpose of the article used.
1.
Explain why 'the' is used in 'The sun set behind the mountains'.
[2 marks]
2.
Why is 'a' used in 'a letter from her friend'?
[2 marks]
E

Question 4: Creative Writing Prompt

Write a short paragraph (around 150 words) about a memorable adventure you had, ensuring you correctly use articles ('a', 'an', 'the').
1.
Compose your paragraph here:
[20 marks]
F

Question 5: Correct the Errors

Identify and correct the errors in the use of articles in these sentences.
1.
She adopted an cat from the shelter.
[2 marks]
2.
He is looking for a job in a company that he heard about.
[2 marks]

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1/1/2026
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