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Curiouslearner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Article - 'a'
'If it is not too much trouble'
'if it is not too much of a trouble'
trouble is uncountable...is this why we don't need an 'a' before it?
What about 'botheration' ? If we replace trouble by botheration, which version would work better?
Thanks!
'if it is not too much of a trouble'
trouble is uncountable...is this why we don't need an 'a' before it?
What about 'botheration' ? If we replace trouble by botheration, which version would work better?
Thanks!
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" Yes, trouble is uncountable so there is no "a" in front of it. I don't believe I've ever heard anyone use the word "botheration" before. It definitely would not be something commonly used.
- " Yes, trouble is uncountable so there is no "a" in front of it.
- I don't believe I've ever heard anyone use the word "botheration" before.
- It definitely would not be something commonly used.
- " Chalk
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The common saying is, "If it's not too much trouble." Yes, trouble is uncountable so there is no "a" in front of it. I don't believe I've ever heard anyone use the word "botheration" before. It definitely would not be something commonly used.
A wife might say to her husband: "If it's not too much trouble, dear, would you stop at the store on your way home to pick up some milk?"
A wife might say to her husband: "If it's not too much trouble, dear, would you stop at the store on your way home to pick up some milk?"
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