Circle the correct article. i. I saw (a / an) octopus. ii. She has (a / an) doll. iii. We need (a / an) egg for breakfast. iv. He found (a / an) book in the library. v. There is (a / an) insect on the table.

In English, articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific. The articles "a" and "an" are used before nouns to indicate one item. "An" is used when the noun begins with a vowel sound, and "a" is used when the noun begins with a consonant sound.
Let's look at the sentences given:

I saw (a / an) octopus. An octopus begins with a vowel sound 'o,' so the correct article is 'an.'

She has (a / an) doll. A doll begins with a consonant sound 'd,' so the correct article is 'a.'

We need (a / an) egg for breakfast. An egg begins with a vowel sound 'e,' so the correct article is 'an.'

He found (a / an) book in the library. A book begins with a consonant sound 'b,' so the correct article is 'a.'

There is (a / an) insect on the table. An insect begins with a vowel sound 'i,' so the correct article is 'an.'


Understanding the rules of using articles correctly helps in ensuring that sentences are grammatically correct and flow smoothly.

Answered by MasonWilliamTurner | 2025-07-22