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Answer Key
1.
She bought ________ new book from the bookstore yesterday.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → She bought a new book from the bookstore yesterday.
- a new book: “New” starts with a consonant sound (/n/), so we use a when introducing a singular countable noun for the first time.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → She bought a new book from the bookstore yesterday.
- a new book: “New” starts with a consonant sound (/n/), so we use a when introducing a singular countable noun for the first time.
2.
Can I have ________ apple for my morning snack?
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → Can I have an apple for my morning snack?
- an apple: “Apple” starts with a vowel sound (/æ/), so we use an.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → Can I have an apple for my morning snack?
- an apple: “Apple” starts with a vowel sound (/æ/), so we use an.
3.
Please pass me ________ red pencil on your desk.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → Please pass me the red pencil on your desk.
- the red pencil: Refers to a specific pencil that both the speaker and listener can see/identify.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → Please pass me the red pencil on your desk.
- the red pencil: Refers to a specific pencil that both the speaker and listener can see/identify.
4.
There is ________ elephant standing under the shade of the tree.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → There is an elephant standing under the shade of the tree.
- an elephant: “Elephant” begins with a vowel sound (/ɛ/), so an is required.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → There is an elephant standing under the shade of the tree.
- an elephant: “Elephant” begins with a vowel sound (/ɛ/), so an is required.
5.
Could you please close ________ door behind you?
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → Could you please close the door behind you?
- the door: Refers to the specific door in the room.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → Could you please close the door behind you?
- the door: Refers to the specific door in the room.
6.
He studied hard and got ________ degree from ________ university in London.
Answer: Blank 1: a; Blank 2: a
a | a → He studied hard and got a degree from a university in London.
- a university: “University” starts with a consonant 'y' sound (/juː/), so we use a instead of an.
Answer: Blank 1: a; Blank 2: a
a | a → He studied hard and got a degree from a university in London.
- a university: “University” starts with a consonant 'y' sound (/juː/), so we use a instead of an.
7.
We will need to wait for half ________ hour before the bus arrives.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → We will need to wait for half an hour before the bus arrives.
- an hour: The initial letter 'h' is silent, so “hour” starts with a vowel sound (/aʊ/).
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → We will need to wait for half an hour before the bus arrives.
- an hour: The initial letter 'h' is silent, so “hour” starts with a vowel sound (/aʊ/).
8.
I saw ________ dog outside. ________ dog was chasing a small ball.
Answer: Blank 1: a; Blank 2: the
a | the → I saw a dog outside. The dog was chasing a small ball.
- First mention uses a (general/introductory), while the second mention uses the because the dog has become specific.
Answer: Blank 1: a; Blank 2: the
a | the → I saw a dog outside. The dog was chasing a small ball.
- First mention uses a (general/introductory), while the second mention uses the because the dog has become specific.
9.
Don't forget to pack ________ umbrella because it looks like rain.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → Don't forget to pack an umbrella because it looks like rain.
- an umbrella: “Umbrella” starts with a short vowel sound (/ʌ/).
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → Don't forget to pack an umbrella because it looks like rain.
- an umbrella: “Umbrella” starts with a short vowel sound (/ʌ/).
10.
My father drives ________ red car to work every day.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → My father drives a red car to work every day.
- a red car: “Red” begins with a consonant sound (/r/).
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → My father drives a red car to work every day.
- a red car: “Red” begins with a consonant sound (/r/).
11.
Would you like ________ ice cream after dinner tonight?
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → Would you like an ice cream after dinner tonight?
- an ice cream: “Ice” starts with a vowel sound (/aɪ/).
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → Would you like an ice cream after dinner tonight?
- an ice cream: “Ice” starts with a vowel sound (/aɪ/).
12.
I bought ________ shirt yesterday. ________ shirt is blue.
Answer: Blank 1: a; Blank 2: the
a | the → I bought a shirt yesterday. The shirt is blue.
- a shirt introduces the item, and the shirt specifies it upon second mention.
Answer: Blank 1: a; Blank 2: the
a | the → I bought a shirt yesterday. The shirt is blue.
- a shirt introduces the item, and the shirt specifies it upon second mention.
13.
She needs ________ pencil to complete her drawing assignment.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → She needs a pencil to complete her drawing assignment.
- a pencil: “Pencil” starts with a consonant sound (/p/) and is non-specific here.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → She needs a pencil to complete her drawing assignment.
- a pencil: “Pencil” starts with a consonant sound (/p/) and is non-specific here.
14.
He adopts ________ cat from the animal shelter.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → He adopts a cat from the animal shelter.
- a cat: “Cat” starts with a consonant sound (/k/).
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → He adopts a cat from the animal shelter.
- a cat: “Cat” starts with a consonant sound (/k/).
15.
I have ________ honest question to ask you.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → I have an honest question to ask you.
- an honest question: The 'h' in “honest” is silent, so it starts with a vowel sound (/ɒ/).
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → I have an honest question to ask you.
- an honest question: The 'h' in “honest” is silent, so it starts with a vowel sound (/ɒ/).
16.
Please turn on ________ light in the hallway.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → Please turn on the light in the hallway.
- the light: Identifies a known, specific light fixture in the specified location.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → Please turn on the light in the hallway.
- the light: Identifies a known, specific light fixture in the specified location.
17.
He wore ________ uniform to school today.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → He wore a uniform to school today.
- a uniform: Even though it begins with 'u', “uniform” starts with a consonant 'y' sound (/juː/).
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → He wore a uniform to school today.
- a uniform: Even though it begins with 'u', “uniform” starts with a consonant 'y' sound (/juː/).
18.
They saw ________ owl sitting on a tree branch at night.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → They saw an owl sitting on a tree branch at night.
- an owl: “Owl” begins with a vowel sound (/aʊ/).
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → They saw an owl sitting on a tree branch at night.
- an owl: “Owl” begins with a vowel sound (/aʊ/).
19.
Where did you put ________ key to the main gate?
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → Where did you put the key to the main gate?
- the key: Refers to a specific, unique item needed for the main gate.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → Where did you put the key to the main gate?
- the key: Refers to a specific, unique item needed for the main gate.
20.
She is reading ________ article about climate change.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → She is reading an article about climate change.
- an article: “Article” begins with a vowel sound (/ɑːrtɪkəl/).
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → She is reading an article about climate change.
- an article: “Article” begins with a vowel sound (/ɑːrtɪkəl/).
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