Articles A An The - Grammar Practice
An A1 lesson on articles a an the, with contextual examples, grammar guidance, controlled practice and space for written answers. Includes an answer key and teacher notes.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Contextual examples and grammar guidance
- Choose, complete and rewrite activities
- Space for written answers
- Answer key and teacher notes on page 3
Use a, an and the to introduce and refer back to singular countable things. This A1 lesson combines a lunch-break dialogue, article choices, a cafe gap-fill, sentence corrections and personal speaking, with a key on page 3.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Print pages 1–2 and keep the key separate. Model a / an by sound, not spelling, using an hour and a university from the grammar notes. Prepare two familiar objects to demonstrate first and later mention.
- Read the lunch dialogue, notice an apple becoming the apple, then complete Part A using the following sound.
- Complete At a cafe and Part C. Explain that an orange juice means one drink in this ordering context; in C3–4 rewrite only the second sentence.
- Write three sentences introducing two things and describing one again, then follow the paired speaking instructions.
Support and extension
For support, use real objects and a first-mention / known-thing chart. For an extension, add another sentence about a previously introduced object. Keep the lesson focused on its examples rather than every article exception. Personal responses vary; check sound choice and whether the listener can identify the thing.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
