I was struggling vs I was struggle

The correct phrase to use is 'I was struggling.' The verb 'struggle' needs to be in the past continuous form 'struggling' to match the past tense 'was.' 'I was struggle' is incorrect as it doesn't follow the right verb form.

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Last updated: September 17, 2024 • 17609 views

I was struggling

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a past action of having difficulty or making a great effort to achieve something.

Examples:

I was struggling to finish the project on time.
She was struggling with her math homework last night.
They were struggling to understand the instructions.
He was struggling to keep up with the rest of the team.
We were struggling to find a solution to the problem.

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He always helped me out whenever I was struggling.
I was struggling with the decision as to where the money would do the most good - there are so many worthy charities.
I was struggling to stay in character there, love.
In some ways, I was struggling not to be offended because it seemed to really trivialize the very real abuse suffered by some.
It was useful when I was struggling, but I'm not... so... it's not.
I was struggling, man.
I was struggling with the science terms.
I was struggling to find some...
I was struggling with being alone.
But, weirdly, I was struggling to love the GT-R.
I'm past the worry I was struggling with before.
I was struggling with the science terms.
I was struggling with a dozen of them.
So I was struggling with my robot plough
I was struggling with being alone.
I could get on with life in the beginning, but as time went by, I was struggling.
Please tell me that someone else loves you I was struggling that much.
Coincidentally someone complained about your father's case, and I was struggling over what to do.
That and... going on about how wonderful he is when you could see I was struggling with it all.
While I was struggling because I couldn't take my pills,

I was struggle

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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When I married you, I knew I was marrying the struggle.
I think there was a struggle that started here by the closet.
I did have trouble talking with Adam for a while. I think my struggle was the fact that I had asked him and he said no.
I was thinking they could be from the struggle.
Struggle, struggle, struggle Struggle all day long
I was being drawn to the fog bank, so I had to struggle against this force for some time.
I was hoping for a power struggle, resolved by some naked wrestling.
I was just a kid, but how can one ever forget your glorious struggle...
So, I was stuck there, and with a lot of struggle, I was able to get my hand from my lap onto the control.
Her struggle is our struggle - the struggle for respect for democracy and universal rights.
This morning I was on the dock at Pidjiguity, where everything began in 1959, when the first victims of the struggle were killed.
DearestEmma, lastnight you said I was at war with God, but truly it is nothing so dramatic as a war, just a silent struggle with myself extended over a thousand afternoons.
I clung to her desperately, but after a struggle, I was forced to one knee...
Her words gave our struggle meaning.
Every interrogation is a struggle between two parties for control.
These are defensive wounds, indicating a struggle.
During our struggle, my fate was sealed.
More evidence of Miss Gilbert's struggle.
Struggle all your life saving to retire.
Bo. Your mother understands struggle.

Alternatives:

I was struggling
I struggled
I had been struggling
I have been struggling
I will be struggling

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