A problem is a situation or difficulty that needs attention or a solution.
The idea
Problem is countable: a problem, two problems. Use a problem with the printer to name the thing involved, and solve a problem for finding a solution.
Examples
- There is a problem with the printer.
- We solved the problem together.
- She described the problem to her teacher.
- I have two problems with this plan.
- Can you help me with a problem?
- The problem is that the shop is closed.
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A problem is the difficulty; a solution is a way to deal with it.
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Choose the plural after two. I have two ___ with this plan. (problem / problems)
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problems
Problems is plural after two.
Choose the preposition for the thing involved. There is a problem ___ the printer. (with / from)
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with
With introduces the thing involved in the problem.
Choose the verb meaning find a solution. We found an answer and managed to ___ the problem. (solve / ignore)
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solve
To solve a problem is to find a solution.
Practice round
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Choose the plural after two. I have two ___ with this plan. (problem / problems)
Choose the preposition for the thing involved. There is a problem ___ the printer. (with / from)
Choose the verb meaning find a solution. We found an answer and managed to ___ the problem. (solve / ignore)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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