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Zorluk: KolayIdiomatic Prepositions

Despite the challenging weather conditions, the experienced climber proved she was capable to reach the summit of the mountain.

Which of the following choices best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. capable of reachingCevap
  3. C
    capable for reaching
  4. D
    capable in reaching

Cevap

capable of reaching
The adjective 'capable' idiomatically pairs with the preposition 'of' followed by a gerund ('reaching'). Therefore, the option 'capable of reaching' is correct.

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1
Identify the underlined portion of the sentence: 'capable to reach'.
The word 'capable' is an adjective that must pair with a specific idiomatic preposition.
Idiomatic preposition usage determines the correct preposition that must follow certain adjectives in standard English.
2
Determine the correct preposition that pairs with 'capable'.
The adjective 'capable' must be followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., 'capable of').
This is a fixed idiomatic expression in standard English.
3
Identify the correct form of the verb that follows the preposition 'of'.
A preposition is followed by a gerund (verb ending in -ing), which is 'reaching'.
Prepositions cannot be followed by an infinitive verb (like 'to reach').

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