trouble vs. problem

[Elif_]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #58 "Chit Chat: At the restaurant", question 10

Diner: Right then. If it's not too much .......... Please bring me a cup of coffee.

(a) difficulty
(b) problem
(c) hardship
(d) trouble

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #58 "Chit Chat: At the restaurant", answer 10

Diner: Right then. If it's not too much trouble. Please bring me a cup of coffee.

Correct answer: (d) trouble

Your answer was: incorrect
Diner: Right then. If it's not too much problem. Please bring me a cup of coffee.
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Why the answer is 'trouble' rather than 'problem'?
Thanks for your explanation.

Elif

[Mister Micawber]

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Problem is a countable noun; trouble can be, as here, uncountable.

(The phrase, 'if it's not too much trouble', is also a set expresssion.)
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[Rebecca]

why don't we use "differenty"?
thank you.

[Mister Micawber]

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'Differenty' is not an English word.
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[Rebecca]

Sorry, I mean why don't we use "difficulty"?
Sorry once again.

[Mister Micawber]

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'Difficulty' would fit grammatically, but the common expression is 'if it's not too much trouble...'.
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[Amiranow]

[Alan]

Hi Amiranow,

I'm not sure why you say:

[Ralf]