Tuesday, 6 September 2016

Words From The Same Family - Ability v Able



Ability (noun) – the physical or mental skill required to do something.
Ø     The coach had no doubts about his team’s ability to win the football match.
Ø     Sally is a woman of considerable abilities. It’s no wonder her boss has  so much confidence in her.


Able (adj) - to be able to do something.
Ø      I’ve never been able to wake up at the crack of dawn.
Ø      William won’t be able to make it for the party on Saturday.

Ø      Do you think Raymond will be able to cope with the stress at his new  workplace?

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