Question

Circle the correct article (a/an/ the) in each sentence: 1. John wanted to read a / an comic book.

2. The class went on a / an field trip.

3. He likes to read an/ the short stories. 4. Lisa put a / an orange on her yogurt.

5. My mom likes making an / the cake from scratch.

6. The dog caught a / an stick.

7. I saw a/an otter at the zoo.

8. I quickly ate the /an cookies.

9. A/ an oval is shaped like a / an egg.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1 a

2 a

3 the

4 an

5 the

6 a

7 an

8 the

9 an&an

Explanation:

a is used for singular nouns and an is also used for singular nouns but the first letter of the word is a vowel

Answer 2

Articles describe the specificity of a noun. They also indicate the nature of a noun.

Explanation:

Article are used to convey the if the nouns used are particular or common nouns. Appropriate usage of articles is  is necessary to specify the role of the noun played in the sentence.

• Definite article, the indicates that the noun is specific and is particular.
• Indefinite articles are used to indicate a general noun. A is used for all commonly found nouns. An is used for words beginning with vowels.

1. John wanted to read a comic book.
2. The class went on a field trip.
3. He likes to read the short stories.
4. Lisa put an orange on her yogurt.
5. My mom likes making the cake from scratch.
6. The dog caught a stick.
7. I saw an otter at the zoo.
8. I quickly ate the cookies.
9. An oval is shaped like an egg.​