Question

when to use the articles (a, an, the)
use a when a singular noun begins with a consonant sound.
we went camping at a state park
use an when a singular noun begins with a vowel sound.
the can be used on singular and plural nouns.
it was located in an area high in the mountains.
read each sentence below. if the sentence is correct, leave it alone.
if the sentence is not correct, rewrite it correctly.
we often go camping in a summer time.
once we saw an bear and an couple of deer.
i thought that the bear was scary, but the deer were beautiful.
when we camp we build an big fire and always remember to bring a
marshmallows.
i am always an little sad when it is time to go back home

Explanation:

1. "summer time" is an uncountable phrase, so no article is needed before it.
2. "bear" starts with a consonant sound, so use "a" instead of "an"; "couple" starts with a consonant sound, so use "a" instead of "an".
3. This sentence correctly uses "the" to refer to specific, already mentioned animals, so no changes are needed.
4. "big" starts with a consonant sound, so use "a" instead of "an"; "marshmallows" is plural, so remove the article "a" before it.
5. "little" starts with a consonant sound, so use "a" instead of "an".

Answer:

1. We often go camping in summer time.
2. Once we saw a bear and a couple of deer.
3. I thought that the bear was scary, but the deer were beautiful.
4. When we camp we build a big fire and always remember to bring marshmallows.
5. I am always a little sad when it is time to go back home.