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Free 1st Grade Using a and an Worksheet — Level 1

Choose a or an by listening to the first sound of the next word: an before a vowel sound (an apple, an hour), a before a consonant sound (a ball, a unicorn). Starts with the most common words and the simplest rule. This 1st Grade worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet with a tip for every question.

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Grade
1st Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Grammar
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • choosing a or an
  • practicing using a and an

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: 1st Grade Using a and an Worksheet — Level 1

  1. 1Beginning Consonant Blends: bl, cr, st and More
  2. 2Spelling List 1: sh, ch and th Words
  3. 3Ending Blends: -nd, -st, -mp, -nk

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

1st Grade students (typically ages 6–7) working on grammar. It is pitched at level 1 · easier.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 10 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Beginning Consonant Blends: bl, cr, st and More.

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Success TutoringWorksheets1st Grade · English · Grammar

1st Grade Using a and an Worksheet — Level 1

Name

Date

Score /

Write a or an. Use an before a vowel sound and a before a consonant sound.

1. (answer space) duck
2. (answer space) kite
3. (answer space) igloo
4. (answer space) owl
5. (answer space) ball
6. (answer space) apple
7. (answer space) pencil
8. (answer space) cat
9. (answer space) dog
10. (answer space) elephant
11. (answer space) tree
12. (answer space) fish
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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