This table looks complex,but if you follow the procedure you will find it very useful in applying the rules governing the indefinite article.

1) look at the NOUN and determine whether it is Masculine or Feminine.

2) Check the appropriate box

3) If it is masculine, you must pay attention to the beginning of the word. Does it begin with vowel, any consonant, Z or S followed by a consonant. Check the appropriate box. If you remember the rules, you know that words that begin with Z or S+consonant, require UNO.

If the word is feminine, however.

2) Check the appropriate box.

3) Observe the beginning letter. Is it a consonant or a vowel?

4) The article is UNA, regardless, but if the word begins with a vowel it is preferable to use the contracted form UN'

ESERCIZIO 1

FIRST OF ALL: you must know the forms of the INDEFINITE ARTICLE

COLUMN 1:  (NOUN)
 

COLUMN 2: (GENDER)

Analyze the noun. Is it MASC or FEM?

If the noun ends with <e> you will need a dictionary to find out whether it is MASCULINE or FEMININE.

Use  wordrererence.com

COLUMN 3: (INITIAL)

Analyze the noun: what is/are the initial letter/s of the noun?  IF YOU KNOW THE RULES, you know what article to choose.

This will guide you in choosing the correct article.

Column 4, write the article.

Column 5, write the translation.

At the bottom of the page, click CONTROLLA for the answer key.