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Is this sentence grammatically correct?

I can problem solve.

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  • 7 years ago

    I can problem-solve. You are using a noun as a modifier, so you need the hyphen. Otherwise, the syntax is incorrect. We do not inject the object of a verb in front of the verb, except in a fairly archaic form or for artistic purposes. If you wish to claim the reversed verb-object order as valid, you still need to respect the noun use rules, and grammar imposes a plural or the use of an article (a or the).

    It is ok to say, "I can a problem solve", although it is generally considered awkward.

    But back to the question, it is pretty clear that you intend to be using "problem-solving" and its equivalents.

  • GA41
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    It is grammatically correct.

    I is subject, can is the verb, problem solve is the direct object. (In this case can is a verb which means means: I am able to) (problem solve becomes a noun phase describing a skill). However, you won't find problem solve in the dictionary, although it is commonly used.

    A better structure is: I can solve problems. (in this form can solve is the transitive verb, problems is the direct object).

  • ?
    Lv 6
    7 years ago

    It would be better written " I can solve problems"

  • 7 years ago

    Yes.

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  • 7 years ago

    Yes it is.

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