| Idx | 0012 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | able |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | One man is able to destroy the whole world. |
| Correct Sentence | One man is capable of destroying the whole world. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | One man is [[able to destroy]] the whole world. |
| Cloze Sentence | One man is [[capable of destroying]] the whole world. |
| Cloze Answer | capable of destroying |
| Choices | able to destroy | capable of destroying |
| Explanation | If someone is able to do something, they can do it and it is not unusual or surprising if they do it: 'The doctor said that after a few days I'd be able to get out of bed.' 'Will you be able to play on Saturday?' If someone is capable of (doing) something, they do not usually do it, but it is possible for them to do it if they want to: 'I'm sure he's quite capable of getting here on time, but he can't be bothered.' 'The power station is capable of generating enough electricity for the whole region.' |
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