Exercises to practice using ‘A’ and ‘An’

To help reinforce your understanding of when to use ‘a’ and ‘an’, try the following exercises:

1. Fill in the blank with ‘a’ or ‘an’:

• ___ apple

• ___ dog

• ___ hour

• ___ umbrella

• ___ unicorn

2. Identify the correct usage of ‘a’ or ‘an’ in the following sentences:

• She bought ___ book at the library.

• It was ___ historic event for the community.

• He is ___ FBI agent working on the case.

• The class went on ___ European field trip.

• She is ___ honor student at her school.

3. Write your own sentences using ‘a’ and ‘an’ correctly:

• Start 5 sentences with words that require ‘a’.

• Start 5 sentences with words that require ‘an’.

Remember, the key is to focus on the sound of the word, not just the first letter. By practicing these exercises, you’ll become more comfortable and confident in your use of ‘a’ and ‘an’.