Articles Class 6 Worksheet English Grammar

Instructions

• Read the chapter carefully before attempting the questions.
• Use a pencil to answer the questions.
• There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
• All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1. Choose the correct option for each question.
(i) Which article is used before singular countable nouns?
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
(d) none of the above

(ii) Which article is used before singular countable nouns beginning with a vowel sound?
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
(d) none of the above

(iii) Which article is used before a noun when we talk about a specific thing or person?
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
(d) none of the above

(iv) When do we use 'an' instead of 'a'?
(a) before a consonant sound
(b) before a vowel sound
(c) before any sound
(d) none of the above

(v) When do we use 'the'?
(a) before a specific thing or person
(b) before any noun
(c) before vowels
(d) before consonants

Q.2. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words.
(i) What is the difference between 'a' and 'an'?

(ii) When do we use 'a' or 'an'?

(iii) What is the difference between 'the' and 'a/an'?

(iv) When do we use 'the'?

(v) Why do we use articles in English?

Q.3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles (a, an, the, or no article).
(i) ____ apple fell from ____ tree.

(ii) ____ elephant is ____ largest land animal.

(iii) She wants to buy ____ new dress.

(iv) ____ sun rises in ____ east.

(v) I have ____ cat and ____ dog at home.

Q.4. Match the sentences with the correct article.

Q.5. Write 'True' or 'False' for each statement.
(i) 'A' is used before consonant sounds. 

(ii) 'An' is used before vowel sounds.

(iii) 'The' is used before any noun.

(iv) Articles are not important in English grammar.

(v) 'A' and 'an' are used before specific nouns.

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