Using a and an (Articles) — Answers
Answer sheet with model answers and success criteria for the 2nd Grade grammar worksheet.
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Part A: a or an?
The vowels are a, e, i, o, u. Use an before a word that starts with a vowel sound. Use a before other words. Circle the right word.
- Aa
- Ban
Answer: an
Apple starts with the vowel a, so we write an apple.
- Aa
- Ban
Answer: a
Dog starts with the consonant d, so we write a dog.
- Aa
- Ban
Answer: an
Egg starts with the vowel e, so we write an egg.
- Aa
- Ban
Answer: a
Kite starts with the consonant k, so we write a kite.
- Aa
- Ban
Answer: an
Owl starts with the vowel o, so we write an owl.
- Aa
- Ban
Answer: a
Book starts with the consonant b, so we write a book.
- Aa
- Ban
Answer: an
Insect starts with the vowel i, so we write an insect.
- Aa
- Ban
Answer: an
Umbrella starts with the vowel u, so we write an umbrella.
Part B: Fix it
Each sentence uses the wrong word. Write the sentence again correctly.
Answer: I saw an elephant at the zoo.
Elephant starts with the vowel e, so we use an.
Answer: She ate a banana.
Banana starts with the consonant b, so we use a.
Answer: We found an orange on the tree.
Orange starts with the vowel o, so we use an.
Answer: He has a red bike.
Look at the word straight after: red starts with r, so we use a.
Part C: a or the?
Use the when we mean one special thing. Use a when we mean any one. Circle the right word.
- Aa
- Bthe
Answer: the
There is one special salt shaker on the table, so we use the.
- Aa
- Bthe
Answer: a
Any new pencil will do, so we use a.
- AA
- BThe
Answer: The
There is only one sun, so we use the.
Part D: True or false?
Answer: True
Ant starts with a vowel, so we use an.
Answer: False
Cat starts with a consonant, so we write a cat.
Answer: True
The next word decides: an old hat, but a big hat.
Part E: Your turn
Model answer: I have a pencil case in my bag. There is an apple for my snack.
Success criteria:
- Two complete sentences
- a is used before a consonant sound
- an is used before a vowel sound
- Capital letters and end marks
Marking tips
- Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
- For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
- Celebrate what went well first, then pick one thing to work on next.
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