[Grammar] part of or a part of...?

[roseriver1012]

The organization is _______ our club.
A. part of B. a part of
Which one is right? Why? In what situations do we use "part of..." or "a part of..."? What is the difference between them? Thanks for your replies!

 

[bhaisahab]

The organization is _______ our club.
A. part of B. a part of
Which one is right? Why? In what situations do we use "part of..." or "a part of..."? What is the difference between them? Thanks for your replies!

Both are OK.

 

[roseriver1012]

Both are OK.

Isn't there a difference between "a part of" and "part of"?:?:

 

[Rover_KE]

Hardly ever.

I can't think of a context where they wouldn't be interchangeable.

Rover

 

[roseriver1012]

Hardly ever.

I can't think of a context where they wouldn't be interchangeable.

Rover

Thank you for solving my long-term puzzle.

 

[Rover_KE]

Thank you for solving my long-term puzzle.

All part of the service.

:idea:

Only after typing that did I realise that I'd never say 'All a part of the service'.

I'm glad I said 'hardly ever' in post #4. I knew there'd be exceptions.

Rover