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Despite being injured, the firefighter was ________ rescue the child from the burning house.
Despite being injured, the firefighter was able to rescue the child from the burning house. ➡️ “Able to” = describes something someone successfully did (present
Few animals are ________ understanding complex human emotions the way dogs are.
Few animals are capable of understanding complex human emotions the way dogs are. ➡️ “Capable of” = refers to the potential or capacity to do something.
After the accident, she was ________ walk for nearly six months.
After the accident, she was unable to walk for nearly six months. ➡️ “Unable to” = opposite of able to, meaning she could not do it.
The company has developed the ________ to produce clean energy using ocean waves.
The company has developed the capability to produce clean energy using ocean waves. ➡️ “Capability” = formal noun for the potential or power to do something.
This software is ________ of detecting and fixing most system errors automatically.
This software is capable of detecting and fixing most system errors automatically. ➡️ “Capable of” = describes the function or potential of something (like tech
His constant lies show that he’s ________ telling the truth anymore.
His constant lies show that he’s incapable of telling the truth anymore. ➡️ “Incapable of” = opposite of capable of, means not having the ability or willingness
Scientists are exploring the ________ of artificial intelligence to predict natural disasters.
Scientists are exploring the capability of artificial intelligence to predict natural disasters. ➡️ “Capability” = focuses on the potential power of AI, not som
I don’t think he’s ________ dealing with that much responsibility yet.
I don’t think he’s capable of dealing with that much responsibility yet. ➡️ “Capable of” = refers to mental or emotional readiness to handle something.
The medication proved ________ of stopping the infection completely.
The medication proved incapable of stopping the infection completely. ➡️ “Incapable of” = means it couldn’t do it, lacked the power or effectiveness.
Some people underestimate their own ________ to change their lives for the better.
Some people underestimate their own ability to change their lives for the better. ➡️ “Ability” = general noun for what someone can do (current or natural skill)
