preposition after "problem"

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What prepositions are followed by "problem"?

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

Your subject line says "preposition after problem".

problem [preposition]

The text of the question asks about prepositions followed by problem.

[preposition] problem

These two are contradictory.

You should probably clarify exactly what you're asking about. And an example sentence might also help us understand what you really want to know.

CJ

The Sharp Sword · Answer

I think we use " with "

ex. I have a problem with.............

Terrlo56 · Answer

CalifJimYour subject line says "preposition after problem".

problem [preposition]

The text of the question asks about prepositions followed by problem.

[preposition] problem

These two are contradictory.

You should probably clarify exactly what you're asking about. And an example sentence might also help us understand what you really want to know.

CJ

There should be problem towards something, actually I want to know the differences between "with", "of"....etc...

Thanks anyway

Marius Hancu · Answer

Give us some EXAMPLES from your readings.

He is confronting the problem of powerty.

Do you have a problem with those people?

Terrlo56 · Answer

CalifJimYour subject line says "preposition after problem".

problem [preposition]

The text of the question asks about prepositions followed by problem.

[preposition] problem

These two are contradictory.

You should probably clarify exactly what you're asking about. And an example sentence might also help us understand what you really want to know.

CJ

Would you please give some examples for all the possible prepositions....

Goodman · Answer

Terrlo56
CalifJimYour subject line says "preposition after problem".

problem [preposition]

The text of the question asks about prepositions followed by problem.

[preposition] problem

These two are contradictory.

You should probably clarify exactly what you're asking about. And an example sentence might also help us understand what you really want to know.

CJ

There should be problem towards something, actually I want to know the differences between "with", "of"....etc...

Thanks anyway

Aside from the question, I'd like to suggest to learners that it would be polite for learners to say " I would like to...." instead of " I want.... " which suggests demands.

The question concerning what preposition is proper to use after the word "problem" is too broad really. Depending on what the context is, almost any prep. is possible. Consider these options:

John has a serious problem [with/ on] drinking.

The gang and drug problems [in] the city are the main reasons businesses are leaving.

The city councel will be meeting with neighborhood represntatives addressing problems [on] neighborhood safety.

There are no fixed rules on prep useage. The only rule is provided by the writer himself in his context.

CalifJim · Answer

Would you please give some examples for all the possible prepositions....

I suspect that problem can be followed by any preposition. How many are there? Maybe fifty? I don't think I would like to give fifty examples, no!!! I'll give examples of a few.

I have a problem for you. Can you solve it?
The problem of poverty is not easy to solve.
I'm going to play loud music here. Do you have a problem with that?
Luke is going to show this problem to Mary. Maybe she can help.
He solved the problem through hard work.
He solved the problem by himself.
Sally heard about the problem from Steve.
We must address the problem before us.
Karen noticed the problem on the first page.
Jerry understood the problem in a flash.
Let's wait and work on the problem after dinner.
Paul started work on the problem without delay.

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

i want know the preposition after ther term contact. Is it okay to say "contact me if you need my help". or "contact to/with me if you need my help". Clarify please.

Zena

BarbaraPA · Answer

Anonymousi want know the preposition after ther term contact. Is it okay to say "contact me if you need my help". or "contact to/with me if you need my help". Clarify please.

Zena

Contact me -- don't use a preposition.

However the "if you need my help" isn't very common.

Contact me if I can be of any help.

Contact me if you have any questions.

CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousIs it okay to say "contact me if you need my help".

Yes. Don't use a preposition.

CJ

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