Article Worksheets – Article Exercises

Last updated on May 14, 2025 by Harper

Understanding the usage of articles—a, an, and the—is essential for English learners as it helps build accuracy in speaking and writing. Articles are small words, but their correct usage can make a significant difference in the clarity of sentences. Let’s explore different types of article worksheets and exercises and how they can assist in mastering the proper use of a, an, and the.

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Article Worksheets

Article Fill in the Blank Worksheets

1. Look at the pictures and fill in the blank with the correct article: a or an.

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2. Look at the picture and write “a” or “an” at the beginning of the words.

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3. Use one of the two articles to agree with the nouns below.

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4. Complete the sentences, write “a”, “an” or “the” in the gaps.

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5. Read each sentence carefully and fill in the blanks with the correct article: “a,” “an,” or “the.”

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6. Read the paragraph below and add the correct article in the space provided.

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Article Multiple Choice Worksheets

1. Check the correct article (“a” or “an”) for each word.

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2. Read the sentences and choose the correct article (“a” or “an”) for each blank. Then fill in the blanks with “a” or “an” where needed. 

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3. Read the sentences and choose the correct article (“a” or “an”) for each blank.

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4. In each sentence below, choose the correct option to complete the sentence. Fill in the blank with the appropriate choice from the options provided.

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Article Mistake Correction Worksheets

1. In each of the following sentences, there is a mistake related to the use of articles (a, an, the). Your task is to find the mistake and correct it. 

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2. Underline fourteen mistakes in the story and correct them

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Article Exercises

Article Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with a, an, or the where necessary.

  1. She has __________ apple in her bag.

  2. We went to __________ beach last weekend.

  3. I saw __________ movie last night.

  4. __________ moon looks beautiful tonight.

  5. Can you pass me __________ pencil on the desk?

  6. He is __________ best player on the team.

  7. We are going to __________ park later.

  8. I have __________ idea!

  9. __________ Earth orbits __________ sun.

  10. We stayed at __________ hotel by the river.

Answer Key:

  1. an

  2. the

  3. a

  4. The

  5. the

  6. the

  7. the

  8. an

  9. The, the

  10. a

Article Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Article

  1. I bought __________ new book yesterday.
    a) a
    b) an
    c) the

  2. __________ dog is barking outside.
    a) a
    b) an
    c) the

  3. He wants to be __________ doctor in the future.
    a) a
    b) an
    c) the

  4. We visited __________ museum last weekend.
    a) a
    b) an
    c) the

  5. __________ sun rises in the east.
    a) a
    b) an
    c) the

  6. I would like to have __________ orange, please.
    a) a
    b) an
    c) the

  7. __________ moon looks beautiful tonight.
    a) a
    b) an
    c) the

  8. There is __________ apple on the table.
    a) a
    b) an
    c) the

  9. She is __________ tallest person in the room.
    a) a
    b) an
    c) the

  10. We stayed at __________ hotel near the beach.
    a) a
    b) an
    c) the

Answer Key:

  1. a

  2. The

  3. a

  4. The

  5. The

  6. an

  7. The

  8. an

  9. the

  10. a

Article Exercise 2: Correct the Mistakes in Articles

  1. I have a idea for a new project.

  2. She is going to a school in London.

  3. A children are playing in the park.

  4. He is a best player on the team.

  5. We stayed at an hotel by the lake.

  6. I saw a elephant in the zoo.

  7. This is an book I want to read.

  8. She is an best student in the class.

  9. The birds are flying in sky.

  10. I want to be the artist when I grow up.

Answer Key:

  1. I have an idea for a new project.

  2. She is going to the school in London.

  3. The children are playing in the park.

  4. He is the best player on the team.

  5. We stayed at a hotel by the lake.

  6. I saw an elephant in the zoo.

  7. This is a book I want to read.

  8. She is the best student in the class.

  9. The birds are flying in the sky.

  10. I want to be an artist when I grow up.

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