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Vsuresh Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Capabilities or abilities
Hi
Which is better here?
1.She performed to the best of her capabilities/abilities.
2. I performed to the limits of my abilities. Does this sentence sound right?
Which is better here?
1.She performed to the best of her capabilities/abilities.
2. I performed to the limits of my abilities. Does this sentence sound right?
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Hi Vsuresh In sentence 1, I would prefer ability or capability. I do not believe that capabilities/abilities would be incorrect, I just feel that using the plural is redundant. Sentence 2 is truly awkward.
- Hi Vsuresh In sentence 1, I would prefer ability or capability.
- I do not believe that capabilities/abilities would be incorrect, I just feel that using the plural is redundant.
- Sentence 2 is truly awkward.
- " John
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Hi Vsuresh
In sentence 1, I would prefer ability or capability. I do not believe that capabilities/abilities would be incorrect, I just feel that using the plural is redundant.
Sentence 2 is truly awkward. I would say "I performed to the best of my ability."
John
In sentence 1, I would prefer ability or capability. I do not believe that capabilities/abilities would be incorrect, I just feel that using the plural is redundant.
Sentence 2 is truly awkward. I would say "I performed to the best of my ability."
John
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