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Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

a / the key

Can I say,

(a) Hard work is a / the key to success.
  

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Yes for both.

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  • Yes for both.
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But, the answer is "the" only.
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"A key to success" => the speaker thinks there are several different keys that lead to success.

"The key to success" => the speaker thinks there is only one, specific key for success.
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