Singular and Plural Articles

It is used before a singular or plural noun.

• the

• a

• an

It is used before a singular noun beginning with a vowel sound.

• the

• a

• an

It is used before a singular noun beginning with a consonant sound.

• the

• a

• an

I need to pack _____ orange for my lunch.

• the

• an

• a

• -

Let's go to ________ Australia!

• a

• an

• the

• (no article)

Before he closed _____ door, he gave the camera _____ smile.

• the.....a

• a.....a

• a.....the

_____ octopus from Finding Dory is very cunning!

• A

• An

• The

• (no article)

_____ moon looks so pretty tonight.

• The

• A

• An

• (no article)

Which article is used before a singular noun starting with a vowel sound?

• the

• a

• an

• none

Which article is used before a singular noun starting with a consonant sound?

• the

• a

• an

• none