Deciding Correctly: Choosing A vs An Quiz

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1. How do you choose between "a" and "an" in a sentence?

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We pick a or an by listening to the first sound of the next word, not just the first letter.

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Deciding Correctly: Choosing A Vs An Quiz - Quiz

Making the right choice between a and an requires careful attention to sound and context. In this choosing a vs an quiz, you’ll compare word pronunciations, evaluate sentence flow, and select the correct article with confidence. You’ll practice avoiding common traps caused by silent letters or misleading spelling. Each question... see moresharpens decision-making skills and reinforces proper article usage.
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2. She saw ___ owl in the tree.

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Owl begins with a vowel sound o, so we use an.

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3. He adopted ___ cat from the shelter.

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Cat begins with a consonant sound c, so we use a.

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4. Choose the correct sentence.

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Apple starts with a vowel sound a, so we use an apple.

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5. Choose the correct sentence.

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Banana starts with a consonant sound b, so we use a banana.

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6. We use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound, like apple or elephant.

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An goes before vowel sounds such as a, e, i, o, and u.

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7. It is correct to say "a umbrella" in a sentence.

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Umbrella begins with a vowel sound, so the correct phrase is an umbrella.

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8. Which word-and-article pairs are correct?

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Dog, egg, house, and orange use the correct article, but pencil should have a, not an.

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9. Which word groups use the wrong article?

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Elephant and ice cream begin with vowel sounds, so they need an, not a.

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10. He ordered ___ ice cream after dinner.

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Ice cream begins with a vowel sound i, so we use an.

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11. She got ___ bike for her birthday.

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Bike begins with a consonant sound b, so we use a.

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12. Choose the correct sentence.

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Unicorn begins with a y sound (you-nicorn), so we use a unicorn.

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13. Choose the correct sentence.

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Hour starts with a vowel sound because the h is silent, so we use an hour.

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14. We choose "a" or "an" based on the sound at the beginning of the next word, not just the first letter.

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The first sound decides the article, which is why we say a unicorn but an umbrella.

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15. Which sentences use the article correctly?

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New friend, owl, and oak tree use a or an correctly with the following sounds.

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16. I am reading ___ interesting book.

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Interesting begins with a vowel sound i, so we use an.

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17. The baby is playing with ___ yellow ball.

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Yellow begins with a consonant sound y, so we use a.

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18. Choose the correct sentence.

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Bag begins with a consonant sound b, so we use a bag of apples.

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19. They found ___ old map in the attic.

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Old begins with a vowel sound o, so we use an old map.

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20. Use ___ before a consonant sound and "an" before a vowel sound in a sentence.

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A goes before consonant sounds, and an goes before vowel sounds like a, e, i, o, and u.

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How do you choose between "a" and "an" in a sentence?
She saw ___ owl in the tree.
He adopted ___ cat from the shelter.
Choose the correct sentence.
Choose the correct sentence.
We use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound, like apple or...
It is correct to say "a umbrella" in a sentence.
Which word-and-article pairs are correct?
Which word groups use the wrong article?
He ordered ___ ice cream after dinner.
She got ___ bike for her birthday.
Choose the correct sentence.
Choose the correct sentence.
We choose "a" or "an" based on the sound at the beginning of the next...
Which sentences use the article correctly?
I am reading ___ interesting book.
The baby is playing with ___ yellow ball.
Choose the correct sentence.
They found ___ old map in the attic.
Use ___ before a consonant sound and "an" before a vowel sound in a...
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