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Eipjoo Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
have trouble
Given the example:
I have trouble speaking English.
Can we use both present particle (speaking) and to-infinitive (to speak) after have trouble?
If both are allowed, do the two have the same meaning or not?
I have trouble speaking English.
Can we use both present particle (speaking) and to-infinitive (to speak) after have trouble?
If both are allowed, do the two have the same meaning or not?
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No, you can't say "I have trouble to speak English". You can say "I find it difficult to speak English". This is equivalent to "I find English difficult to speak ".
- No, you can't say "I have trouble to speak English".
- You can say "I find it difficult to speak English".
- This is equivalent to "I find English difficult to speak ".
- You can also say "I have difficulty speaking English".
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No, you can't say "I have trouble to speak English".
You can say "I find it difficult to speak English". This is equivalent to "I find English difficult to speak".
You can also say "I have difficulty speaking English".
You can say "I find it difficult to speak English". This is equivalent to "I find English difficult to speak".
You can also say "I have difficulty speaking English".
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