Fix the Indefinites

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 2 and 3 to strengthen grammar accuracy by proofreading and revising a short story with missing or incorrect uses of a and an. Through careful reading and rewriting, learners practice applying article rules in a meaningful narrative context while improving sentence fluency, clarity, and overall writing accuracy.

Skills Reinforced

• Grammar Editing and Proofreading (Grades 2-3)
  Builds accuracy by identifying and correcting incorrect or missing indefinite articles in connected text.
• Application of Indefinite Articles in Context
  Reinforces correct use of a and an based on sound and sentence flow.
• Writing Revision and Correction Skills
  Encourages thoughtful rewriting to improve clarity, grammar, and readability.
• Sentence Fluency and Clarity
  Supports smoother sentence structure through precise article usage.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with elementary grammar and writing standards.
• Narrative-Based Editing Practice
  Provides realistic revision experience beyond isolated sentences.
• Integrated Grammar and Writing
  Strengthens mechanics, punctuation, and fluency through one cohesive task.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for independent work, writing centers, review lessons, or homeschool instruction.

This printable grammar worksheet helps students refine their use of a and an by editing a short story for accuracy and flow. It builds proofreading skills, grammatical precision, sentence fluency, and writing confidence through meaningful revision. Suitable for classroom or homeschool use, it’s a no-prep resource that supports clear, correct, and confident written expression.

This worksheet is part of our A vs. An collection.