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Difficulty: EasyIdiomatic Word Choice

Although the young gymnast had trained for only a year, she proved she was capable to execute the difficult routine with ease. Her performance earned her a gold medal.

Which choice represents the most idiomatic phrasing for the underlined portion?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. capable of executingAnswer
  3. C
    capable for executing
  4. D
    capable off executing

Answer

capable of executing
The correct answer is 'capable of executing'. In standard written English, the adjective 'capable' must be followed by the preposition 'of' and a gerund (a verb ending in -ing). The phrasing 'capable of executing' is idiomatic, whereas 'capable to execute' is incorrect.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the underlined phrase and the word being modified.
The underlined phrase is 'capable to execute', where the adjective 'capable' is followed by an infinitive verb.
To determine if the preposition and verb form match standard idiomatic English usage.
2
Recall the idiomatic preposition and verb form that follow 'capable'.
The adjective 'capable' idiomatically pairs with the preposition 'of' and requires a gerund (verb ending in -ing).
To choose the option that conforms to standard English conventions.

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Idiomatic Word Choice
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