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Wangqh2696122 Posted 15 years ago
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Is reliable properly used here?

Liu Xiang is a reliable athlete; he is sure to get a gold medal.
  

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" All athletes who show up for practice are reliable, but that says nothing really about their ability. And no one is sure to get a gold medal. The favorites usually win but it's no guarantee.

— Anonymous

  • " All athletes who show up for practice are reliable, but that says nothing really about their ability.
  • And no one is sure to get a gold medal.
  • The favorites usually win but it's no guarantee.
  • This should be more like: Liu Xiang is a great athlete, the best in his event.
  • He's the favorite for a gold.
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The word "reliable" does not fit with the word "athlete." All athletes who show up for practice are reliable, but that says nothing really about their ability. And no one is sure to get a gold medal. The favorites usually win but it's no guarantee. This should be more like:

Liu Xiang is a great athlete, the best in his event. He's the favorite for a gold.
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