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Habibaelgindy Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
when do I put the s and when do I omit it?
A: I can't remember your name. I'm still having problem(s).
B: I can't remember your name. I'm still having trouble(s).
B: I can't remember your name. I'm still having trouble(s).
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habibaelgindy I'm still having problem(s). "problem" is countable, so you can't use just "problem". It has to be "problems".
- habibaelgindy I'm still having problem(s).
- "problem" is countable, so you can't use just "problem".
- It has to be "problems".
- "trouble" can be used either way, countable or uncountable.
- "trouble" (uncountable) is more idiomatic here.
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habibaelgindy I'm still having problem(s)."problem" is countable, so you can't use just "problem". It has to be "problems".
"trouble" can be used either way, countable or uncountable. "trouble" (uncountable) is more idiomatic here.
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