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trouble vs. problem Tue Feb 07, 2006 16:19 pm  trouble vs. problem
 

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.

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Trouble vs. problem Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:54 pm  Trouble vs. problem
 

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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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Trouble vs. problem Sun Nov 11, 2007 18:45 pm  Trouble vs. problem
 

why don't we use "differenty"?
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Trouble vs. problem Sun Nov 11, 2007 23:59 pm  Trouble vs. problem
 

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'Differenty' is not an English word.
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trouble vs. problem Sun Dec 16, 2007 17:19 pm  trouble vs. problem
 

Sorry, I mean why don't we use "difficulty"?
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trouble vs. problem Mon Dec 17, 2007 0:45 am  trouble vs. problem
 

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