
Articles are small words that come before nouns. In English, the three articles are a, an, and the. Learning their correct use helps children improve sentence formation, reading, writing, and everyday communication.
In this article, you will find:
Simple rules for using a, an, and the.
A, an, and the worksheets for Class 2 with answers.
Fill-in-the-blanks and sentence-based exercises.
Examples, practice tips, and frequently asked questions.
Complete the following exercises to practise using articles in English. Read each sentence carefully and choose the correct article.
Instructions: Fill in each blank with a, an, or the.
I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.
Riya has ___ red pencil.
He ate ___ apple in the morning.
___ Sun gives us light.
My father bought ___ new car.
She is reading ___ interesting story.
There is ___ umbrella near the door.
___ Moon looks beautiful at night.
I saw ___ bird sitting on a tree.
Please close ___ door.
Instructions: Choose the correct option from the brackets.
I have (a / an) orange.
This is (a / the) book I was looking for.
He saw (a / an) owl on the tree.
She has (a / an) blue bag.
(A / The) Earth moves around the Sun.
We saw (a / an) aeroplane in the sky.
My mother gave me (a / an) egg.
There is (a / the) cat in our garden.
He is eating (a / an) ice cream.
Please give me (a / the) pencil lying on the table.
Instructions: Write a or an before each word.
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Word |
Article + Word |
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Apple |
__________ |
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Ball |
__________ |
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Umbrella |
__________ |
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Kite |
__________ |
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Elephant |
__________ |
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Orange |
__________ |
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Dog |
__________ |
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Egg |
__________ |
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Book |
__________ |
|
Ice cream |
__________ |
Instructions: Rewrite each sentence using the correct article.
I ate a apple.
She has an doll.
He is carrying a umbrella.
An Sun is very hot.
I saw an dog in the park.
Write the corrected sentences in your notebook.
Read More - Class 1 Worksheet on This and That
Instructions: Match the article in Column A with the suitable word in Column B.
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Column A |
Column B |
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1. A |
a. Apple |
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2. An |
b. Moon |
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3. The |
c. Cat |
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4. An |
d. Elephant |
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5. A |
e. Sun |
Write the correct pairs: 1 - ___, 2 - ___, 3 - ___, 4 - ___, 5 - ___.
Check your answers after completing the exercises. Try to solve each worksheet independently before looking at the answer key.
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Question |
Answer |
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1. ___ elephant |
An |
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2. ___ red pencil |
A |
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3. ___ apple |
An |
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4. ___ Sun |
The |
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5. ___ new car |
A |
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6. ___ interesting story |
An |
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7. ___ umbrella |
An |
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8. ___ Moon |
The |
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9. ___ bird |
A |
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10. ___ door |
The |
An orange
The book
An owl
A blue bag
The Earth
An aeroplane
An egg
A cat
An ice cream
The pencil
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Word |
Correct Answer |
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Apple |
An apple |
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Ball |
A ball |
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Umbrella |
An umbrella |
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Kite |
A kite |
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Elephant |
An elephant |
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Orange |
An orange |
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Dog |
A dog |
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Egg |
An egg |
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Book |
A book |
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Ice cream |
An ice cream |
I ate an apple.
She has a doll.
He is carrying an umbrella.
The Sun is very hot.
I saw a dog in the park.
1 - c. Cat
2 - a. Apple
3 - b. Moon
4 - d. Elephant
5 - e. Sun
Read More - Class 2 Worksheet on Is, Am, Are Usage
Articles are words used before nouns to indicate whether we are talking about something general or something specific.
The three articles in English are:
|
Article |
Use |
Example |
|
A |
Before a singular countable noun beginning with a consonant sound |
A cat |
|
An |
Before a singular countable noun beginning with a vowel sound |
An apple |
|
The |
Before a particular or specific noun |
The cat |
For Class 2 students, the easiest way to learn articles is to understand their use through everyday objects, pictures, and simple sentences.
For example:
I have a pencil.
She ate an orange.
The Sun is bright.
In these sentences, a, an, and the help us understand which person or thing is being discussed.
There are three main rules students should remember while solving an article worksheet for Class 2.
Use a before a singular countable noun that begins with a consonant sound.
Examples:
A boy
A girl
A book
A pencil
A tiger
Example sentence: I have a blue pencil.
Remember that the sound of the word is important, not just its first letter.
Use an before a singular countable noun that begins with a vowel sound.
The five vowels are A, E, I, O, and U.
Examples:
An apple
An egg
An orange
An umbrella
An elephant
Example sentence: An elephant is a big animal.
Some words begin with a vowel letter but have a consonant sound. For example, we say a university because it begins with a "yu" sound.
Use the when you are talking about a particular person, place, animal, or thing.
Examples:
The book on my desk.
The girl in the red dress.
The Sun.
The Moon.
The Taj Mahal.
Example sentence: Please give me the red ball.
Here, the refers to a particular red ball, not just any ball.
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A |
An |
The |
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Used before consonant sounds |
Used before vowel sounds |
Used for specific or identifiable things |
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A dog |
An owl |
The dog in the garden |
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A pencil |
An eraser |
The pencil on the table |
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A banana |
An orange |
The orange in my lunchbox |
Easy trick for Class 2: Use a or an when talking about one thing for the first time. Use the when the listener knows which thing you mean.
Example:
I saw a cat. The cat was black.
In the first sentence, we introduce a cat. In the second sentence, we are talking about the same cat.
Children learn grammar more easily when they practise through activities, pictures, and everyday conversations. Parents and teachers can also use age-appropriate learning resources from Curious Jr to make grammar practice more engaging.
Here are a few simple ways parents and teachers can help students practise articles.
Ask children to name objects around the house using a or an.
Examples:
A chair
An apple
A table
An umbrella
This helps them connect grammar rules with things they see every day.
Encourage children to read short English stories and identify the words a, an, and the.
Ask questions such as:
Can you find three words that begin with a?
Which sentence contains an?
Can you find a sentence that uses the?
Reading helps children recognise articles naturally.
Complete a few fill-in-the-blanks questions daily instead of trying to learn all the rules at once.
Parents can ask children to make five sentences using a, an, and the.
After completing an English grammar worksheet for Class 2, compare the answers with the answer key.
If a student makes a mistake, explain the rule using another example. Repeated practice helps build confidence in writing and speaking.
Apart from articles, Class 2 students can practise other English grammar topics to improve their vocabulary, sentence formation, and writing skills.
Here are some useful topics to include in their English practice routine:
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Topic |
What Students Learn |
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Nouns |
Naming people, places, animals, and things |
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Pronouns |
Using words such as he, she, it, and they |
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Verbs |
Identifying action words |
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Adjectives |
Describing people and objects |
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Singular and Plural |
Understanding one and more than one |
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Opposite Words |
Learning words with opposite meanings |
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Sentence Formation |
Arranging words into meaningful sentences |
Practising different types of Class 2 English worksheets helps children strengthen their grammar fundamentals and prepare for classroom activities and assessments.
Explore the English learning resources available on CuriousJr for more age-appropriate learning and practice.

