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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Is there any or are there any?
Hi. Please help me with this.
Which one would you use?
(a person talking to another person)
I notice you have been using that machine for some time. Is there any problem/are there any problems with it?
Which one would you use?
(a person talking to another person)
I notice you have been using that machine for some time. Is there any problem/are there any problems with it?
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Both are correct. I'd probably say, I notice [that] you've been at that machine for some time. Is there a/some problem with it?
- Both are correct.
- I'd probably say, I notice [that] you've been at that machine for some time.
- Is there a/some problem with it?
- "Using" the machine suggests that it's functional.
- I'm assuming it's a self-service machine, and you would like to use it when he finishes.
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Both are correct.
I'd probably say, I notice [that] you've been at that machine for some time. Is there a/some problem with it?
"Using" the machine suggests that it's functional.
I'm assuming it's a self-service machine, and you would like to use it when he finishes.
(I suppose "any problem" would be less confrontation
I'd probably say, I notice [that] you've been at that machine for some time. Is there a/some problem with it?
"Using" the machine suggests that it's functional.
I'm assuming it's a self-service machine, and you would like to use it when he finishes.
(I suppose "any problem" would be less confrontation
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Usually, it's either "Is there a ...?" or "Are there any ...?" for countable nouns.
Is there a problem? Is there a better way to do this? Is there an extra plate for Henry? Is there a light on in there? Is there a reason why you couldn't do that?
Are there any problems? Are there any other jobs to do? Are there any cookies left? Are there any opportunities for work in tha
Is there a problem? Is there a better way to do this? Is there an extra plate for Henry? Is there a light on in there? Is there a reason why you couldn't do that?
Are there any problems? Are there any other jobs to do? Are there any cookies left? Are there any opportunities for work in tha
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