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101210 Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Part of? a part of?

Hi, teachers.

I'd like to know the difference between "part of" and "a part of"

Here are two sentences:

1.The wise men are a great part of the Christmas story.



2.That’s part of the reason.



Thanks[F]
  

Top answer

There is no difference in meaning (except for 'great'). You must use 'a/an' with an adjective ('a great/ an important part of'); otherwise, it is optional.

— Mister Micawber

  • There is no difference in meaning (except for 'great').
  • You must use 'a/an' with an adjective ('a great/ an important part of'); otherwise, it is optional.
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There is no difference in meaning (except for 'great'). You must use 'a/an' with an adjective ('a great/ an important part of'); otherwise, it is optional.
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I'd like to add that the more concrete and the more clearly outlined the part is, the more likely a is:

I understood only part of the explanation.
Hawaii is a part of the USA.

CB
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Yes, that's also a good point.
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