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- 11-Dec-2011, 09:07 #1
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problem What exactly is the difference between 'a problem with X' and 'a problem of X'?
- 11-Dec-2011, 09:16 #2
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Teacher Re: problem In what context did you encounter a problem with this?
('. . .a problem of this' would be ungrammatical.)
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- 11-Dec-2011, 09:31 #3
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Threadstarter / Original Poster Re: problem Let's say, the difference between 'worldwide problems of food' and 'worldwide problems with food'. Or between 'problems of weather' and 'problems with weather'.
No difference?
- 11-Dec-2011, 16:11 #4
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Teacher Re: problem To me, of suggests that it is an inherent problem, part of its nature, while with would be for a problem that has occurred.
- 12-Dec-2011, 09:54 #5
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Threadstarter / Original Poster Re: problem Great answer! Thank you, tdol!
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