Each of the following sentences has an error in it. Identify the part which…
2016
Each of the following sentences has an error in it. Identify the part which has the error.
(A) I believe / (B) he is capable to handle / (C) such a / (D) difficult situation.
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
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Correct answer: B
Correct sentence: I believe he is capable of handling such a difficult situation.
Explanation: The error is in the phrase "he is capable to handle." After the adjective "capable" we use the preposition "of" followed by a gerund (verb+ing), not the infinitive with "to."
Correct pattern: capable of + gerund → "capable of handling"
Alternative phrasing: able to + infinitive → "able to handle"
Why "to handle" is wrong here: The adjective "capable" is not followed by the infinitive form. Using "capable to" is nonstandard in this context.
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