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ENGLISH
Quarter 1- Module 4:
Use of A/An in a Sentence

Department of Education - MIMAROPA Region

English – Grade 2
Quarter 1- Module 4: USE OF A/AN IN A SENTENCE
First Edition, 2020

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Regional Director: Dr. Benjamin D. Paragas, CESO IV
Assistant Regional Director: Atty. Suzette Gannaban-Medina
Chief, CLMD: Mariflor B. Musa

Development Team of the Module

Author: Gina R. Famatiga
Editors: Marlin G. Rylander, Romel S. Madia, Christian Rae G. Meca, John Joelson M. Mortel
Reviewers: Leopoldo M. Mago Jr., Ruben R. Dela Vega, Lucin F. Fruelda
Illustrators: Stephanie M. Maisa, Maria Angela L. Moral, Louie
Layout Artist: Romel S. Madia
Management Team:
BENJAMIN D. PARAGAS, CESO V ATTY. SUZETTE T. GANNABAN -MEDINA
Director IV Chief Administrative Officer
Regional Director OIC, Office of the Assistant Regional Director

MARIFLOR B. MUSA MARIA LUISA D. SERVANDO PhD, CESO V RUFINO V. FOZ

Chief CLMD SDS-Romblon ASDS-Romblon

EDNA C. OABEL FREDDIE REY R. RAMIREZ MELCHOR M. FAMORCAN, PhD

EPS-CLMD LRMDS-EPS CID Chief

LUCIN F. FRUELDA RUBEN R. DE LA VEGA

EPS, English SDO LRMDS-EPS

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Department of Education – MIMAROPA Region

Office Address: Department of Education, MIMAROPA Region – (CLMD)

Meralco Avenue, corner St. Paul Road, Pasig City
Telefax: (02) 631-4070 (02) 637-3093
E-mail Address: [email protected]

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Introductory Message
This module was prepared by the teacher to help the
learners learn the competency. It has different learning
activities that will help learners gain knowledge amidst the
Covid-19 pandemic.

For the facilitator

Learning is very important to our children as part of
growing up. This will enable them to help their brain process
concept and formally communicate so that they could be
able to cope up with the advancement of the 21st century.
Amidst new normal, you (facilitators) are encouraged to
help and eventually teach your children within the comfort
of your own homes because we believe that learning is a
shared responsibility of the school and the family.
In this module, the topic is to Recognize the Use of
A/An in Sentence.

For the learner

Learners of your age need to learn competencies that
will help you advance and engage in learning for
academic development.
This module is provided to help you improve your skill
in recognizing the use of a/an in sentence. In the course of
achieving it, this module also covers the non-specific or
non-particular member of the group.

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 Here are standard symbols used to represent some
parts of this module. Study the different icons that will guide
you in reaching your goals.

What I need to know - This part gives you

direction or goal you need to meet.

What I know - This part serves as a review of

your past lessons.

What’s In - This part starts your engagement

with the activities that will start up and
motivate you.

What’s New - This portion of the module

introduces you to the new lesson.

What is it – This part provides activities based

on the new lesson.

What’s More – This part contains series of

activities that will help you enrich and master
the lesson.

What I Have Learned - This is the summary of

what you have learned in this module.

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 What I Need to Know

This module will help pupils understand the different

ideas and concepts while they are at home. Specifically, it
will help the learners recognize the use of a/an + noun in
the sentence.
This module focuses on the learning competency:
“Recognizing the use of a/an + noun in simple sentences
listened to”. - EN2PA-la-c-1.1

What I Know

This part intends to gauge the pupil’s understanding of

the previous lesson. Thus, this part comes in the form of a
review.
Activity
Directions: Box the noun in the sentence.
Jane is very industrious.
Example: Jane
1. A dog was barking so loud.
2. My sister always helps me.
3. They buy apples and oranges.
4. Mrs. Marife L. Biscocho is nice.
5. We visited Romblon.

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 Lesson Recognizing the Use of A/An + Noun
4 in Simple Sentences Listened To

As we go through this module, you are expected to

complete a sentence using the right articles and use a/an
in a sentence correctly.

What’s In
Ask your learning buddy to help you read the
poem below.
Read the poem aloud. Then, circle the word that comes
before each underlined noun.

A Day Full of Fun

by Romel S. Madia

I am so excited to get up early.

I will have a day with Mommy and Daddy.
A bag of treats is even ready
Plus, an avocado and a mango
That completes our get way perfectly.

What a sight it is
On a tree, I could see a parrot with her young.
In a pond, a fish that is so big excites me.
In a cage, an orangutan thrills me.

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 What’s New

Review your answers in “What’s In”. Did you observe

that you only circled the letter a and an? These words are
called articles. These articles are used to introduce a
singular noun. Singular noun means one in number.
We use a if the first letter of the noun that comes after it is
a consonant.
Example: a pig, a kitten, a table, a picture, a blanket
The first letter of the nouns starts with consonants.
We use an if the first letter of the noun that comes after it is
a vowel.
Example: an egg, an apple, an igloo, an owl, an umbrella
The first letter of the nouns starts with vowels.

Be guided by the Vowels and Consonants Chart

below.

Vowels
A E I O U
Consonants
B C I
D U
F G H
J
K L M P Q U
I N G R
S T X Y U
VI W G Z

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 What Is It

Activity I
Directions: Write the correct article, A/a or An/an on the
blank.
1. We saw ______bird on the tree.
2. I have ______ bag full of treats.
3. ______ umbrella is useful every day.
4. My brother eats ______apple.
5. I gave her ______ snack.

Activity II
Directions: Use a or an before each noun.
1. _____ igloo 6. _____ banana
2. _____ kitten 7. _____ ant
3. _____ eagle 8. _____ owl
4. _____ ink 9. _____ chair
5. _____ pail 10. _____ avocado

What’s More

Activity I
Directions: Complete the sentences using a or
an.
1. Uncle Jose brings _____ umbrella
because it is raining.
2. I can see _____ bird and _____ ant on the
windowsill.
3. There is _____ tree beside our house.
4. I ate _____ egg for breakfast.
5. Sit on _____ chair.

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 Activity II
Directions: Check the correct box.
Can we say……
a man? Yes No
an apple? Yes No
a lizard? Yes No
an atis? Yes No

What I Have Learned

In today’s discussion, I learned that:

A/a is used before a singular noun
that begins with consonant sounds.
Example: a cake, a balloon
An/an is used before singular noun
that begins with vowel sounds.
Examples: an elephant, an apple

What I Can Do
Let’s try some more fun activities. Apply what
you have learned.

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Activity I
Directions: Fill in the blanks with a or an.

1. I would like to tell you ____ story.

2. I saw ____ elephant in the movie.
3. There’s ____ mouse in the garden.
4. Maryjane bought me ____ piece of candy.
5. We will put flowers on ____ vase.

Activity II
Directions: Box the correct answer in each sentence.

1. Our dining table has (a, an) oval shape.

2. My friend put (a, an) insect on my clothes.
3. We seated on (a, an) chair.
4. Uncle Tony went to (a, an) movie house.
5. Our lunch for today is (a, an) chicken adobo.

What I Can Do On My Own

Directions: Circle the correct article in each sentence
below.
1. My father caught (a, an) fish in the river.
2. I ate (a, an) banana for breakfast.
3. Rico molds (a, an) elephant figure.
4. I use (a, an) eraser to clean the chalkboard.
5. I saw (a, an) arrow in my neighbor.

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 What I Can Do More

Directions: Make me five sentences using a

Activity I
or an.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Activity II
Try this activity to test your knowledge about nouns
and the articles a and an.
Directions: Circle the correct article (a, an) in each
sentence.
1. Andrei wanted to read (a, an) book.
2. Lisa put (a, an) avocado on her milk.
3. My mom likes making (a, an) cake from scratch.
4. The dog caught (a, an) stick.
5. He likes to read (a, an) short stories.

Learning Buddy Signature: ______________ Date: _________

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 Answer Key

What I know
1. Dog
2. Sister
3. Market
4. Marife L. Biscocho
5. Romblon

What’s In

What Is it
Activity I
1. a
2. a
3. an
4. an
5. a

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 Activity II
1. an
2. a
3. a
4. an
5. a
6. a
7. an
8. an
9. a
10. an

What’s More
Activity I
1. An
2. A, an
3. A
4. An
5. a

Activity II
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No
4. Yes

What I Can Do
Activity I
1. a
2. an
3. a
4. a
5. a

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 Activity II
1. An
2. An
3. A
4. A
5. An

What I can do on my own

1. a
2. a
3. an
4. an
5. an

What I Can Do More

Activity I
Answers vary.

Activity II
1. a
2. an
3. a
4. a
5. a

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References

• https://cdn.education.com/worksheetimage/312691/g
rammar-fourth-grade.gif
• https//englishlinx.com/images/Articles-Fil-In-P-2-
Beginner.png.pagespeed.ce.TR6SRTQ68R.png
• https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cf44/bo/cf44bo/cf44boa
008fbb67e66d5e8ddcb1ec72b.jpg
• https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general
writing/grammar/using articles.html
• https://www.pinterest.com

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Pre-Test
Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Dante lived on ____ island for many years.

a. a b. an
2. A tricycle driver wears _____ cap.
a. a b. an
3. Do you want _____ atis or mango?
a. a b. an

Answer Key
1. b
2. a
3. b

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Department of Education, MIMAROPA Region – (CLMD)

Meralco Avenue, corner St. Paul Road, Pasig City

Telephone Nos.: (02) 631-40-70; (02) 637-3093

Email Address: [email protected]

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