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Abil Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

having difficulty in

I am having difficulty finding out what the fact is.
I am having difficulty in finding out what the fact is.

Is the "in" in the second sentence optional?
  

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Abil Is the "in" in the second sentence optional? Yes. In fact after difficulty , trouble , and other similar words, in is almost always omitted.

— CalifJim

  • Abil Is the "in" in the second sentence optional?
  • Yes.
  • In fact after difficulty , trouble , and other similar words, in is almost always omitted.
  • I have [difficulty / trouble / problems] understanding this concept.
  • CJ
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AbilIs the "in" in the second sentence optional?
Yes. In fact after difficulty, trouble, and other similar words, in is almost always omitted.
I have [difficulty / trouble / problems] understanding this concept.
CJ
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