“A vs. One” in this context
As well as hoping to encourage children to catch the reading bug, WBD also hope to get reluctant adults hooked on books. So, for the first time, WORLD BOOK DAY will also have an adult focus, with the launch of Quick Reads, ________ selection of short, fast-paced stories.
This is a CAE, Use of English exercise in which students have to put one word. According to the answer key, only the indefinite article a works. However, why not one?
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As well as hoping to encourage children to catch the reading bug, WBD also hope to get reluctant adults hooked on books. So, for the first time, WORLD BOOK DAY will also have an adult focus, with the launch of Quick Reads, ________ selection of short, fast-paced stories.
This is a CAE, Use of English exercise in which students have to put one word. According to the answer key, only the indefinite article a works. However, why not one?
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"So far, he has published two novels, two cookbooks and one selection of short stories" would be ok. But your text is not about numbers, it's about a type of book.
– Centaurus
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As well as hoping to encourage children to catch the reading bug, WBD also hope to get reluctant adults hooked on books. So, for the first time, WORLD BOOK DAY will also have an adult focus, with the launch of Quick Reads, ________ selection of short, fast-paced stories.
This is a CAE, Use of English exercise in which students have to put one word. According to the answer key, only the indefinite article a works. However, why not one?
grammar
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georgegeorge
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As well as hoping to encourage children to catch the reading bug, WBD also hope to get reluctant adults hooked on books. So, for the first time, WORLD BOOK DAY will also have an adult focus, with the launch of Quick Reads, ________ selection of short, fast-paced stories.
This is a CAE, Use of English exercise in which students have to put one word. According to the answer key, only the indefinite article a works. However, why not one?
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asked yesterday
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asked yesterday
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asked yesterday
georgegeorge
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asked yesterday
georgegeorge
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"So far, he has published two novels, two cookbooks and one selection of short stories" would be ok. But your text is not about numbers, it's about a type of book.
– Centaurus
yesterday
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"So far, he has published two novels, two cookbooks and one selection of short stories" would be ok. But your text is not about numbers, it's about a type of book.
– Centaurus
yesterday
"So far, he has published two novels, two cookbooks and one selection of short stories" would be ok. But your text is not about numbers, it's about a type of book.
– Centaurus
yesterday
"So far, he has published two novels, two cookbooks and one selection of short stories" would be ok. But your text is not about numbers, it's about a type of book.
– Centaurus
yesterday
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"So far, he has published two novels, two cookbooks and one selection of short stories" would be ok. But your text is not about numbers, it's about a type of book.
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