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MrPernickety Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Use of "challenge"

Hi, everyone !

Which phrase(s) is(are) grammatical ?

1.1. In my line of work, I face a lot of challenge

1.2. In my line of work, I face a lot of challenges



2.1. As an audacious man, I always welcome challenge

2.2. As an audacious man, I always welcome a challenge

Thanks a bunch !
  

Top answer

Use "challenge" as a countable noun: face challenges, welcome a challenge.

  • Use "challenge" as a countable noun: face challenges, welcome a challenge.
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Use "challenge" as a countable noun: face challenges, welcome a challenge.
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Hi Alex

I agree with GG. I'd use the countable form in both sentences.
To me, the uncountable form really doesn't work in your first sentence at all, however you could possibly get away with it in the second.
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Hi, Amy and Barbara 

Thank you ever so much for your help ! Emotion: smile

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