Sound Smart with Articles: A, An & The for Grade 4

This Grade 4 English grammar worksheet focuses on Articles with Sound Rules and Exceptions. Students learn how to correctly use “a,” “an,” and “the” based on sound patterns rather than just spelling rules. Through engaging and structured exercises, learners build a strong understanding of when to use each article confidently in sentences.

Why Articles with Sound Rules Matter in Grammar?

Articles may seem small, but they play a big role in clear and correct sentence formation. For Grade 4 learners, understanding sound-based rules (such as “an hour” and “a European country”) is essential because:

1. Articles depend on sound, not just the first letter. 
2. Silent letters change article usage (an honest man). 
3. Superlatives and specific nouns require “the.” 
4. Correct article use improves speaking fluency and writing accuracy. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

This worksheet includes five grammar-rich activities that strengthen article usage:

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose the correct article (a, an, the) based on sound rules and context.

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks 
Learners select the correct article from a given pair to complete each sentence accurately.

Exercise 3 – Match the Following 
Students match each sentence with the correct article by applying sound-based rules.

Exercise 4 – Underline the Incorrect Article 
Students identify the wrongly used article in each sentence, improving editing skills.

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Completion 
Students fill in a descriptive paragraph with suitable articles, applying grammar rules in real-life context.

This worksheet builds practical grammar understanding by combining sound rules, contextual usage, and exception handling — helping students avoid common article mistakes in writing and speech.

Answer Key

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. b) an 
2. c) the 
3. b) an 
4. a) a 
5. c) the 
6. b) an 
7. b) an 
8. c) the 
9. a) a 
10. c) the 

Exercise 2 – Choose the Correct Article 
1. an 
2. the 
3. an 
4. a 
5. the 
6. an 
7. a 
8. the 
9. the 
10. a 

Exercise 3 – Match the Following 
1. an 
2. an 
3. the 
4. a 
5. an 
6. a 
7. the 
8. an 
9. a 
10. the 

Exercise 4 – Underline the Incorrect Article 
1. an 
2. a 
3. an 
4. a 
5. the 
6. a 
7. an 
8. the 
9. an 
10. the 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Completion 
During an educational tour, students met an honest guide who explained the history of the place, crossed an old bridge near the university campus, visited a museum, enjoyed a lunch together, learned about the culture and traditions, and finally rested after an hour of walking while sharing their thoughts and experiences happily.

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