| Idx | 2068 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | part |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | A part of the difficulty was caused by her poor English. |
| Correct Sentence | Part of the difficulty was caused by her poor English. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | [[A part]] of the difficulty was caused by her poor English. |
| Cloze Sentence | [[Part]] of the difficulty was caused by her poor English. |
| Cloze Answer | Part |
| Choices | A part | Part |
| Explanation | It is unusual to use a before part of unless part of has an adjective in front of it. Compare: 'Lack of money was part of the problem.' 'Lack of money was a large part of the problem.' |
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