maoyueh
Member
- Joined
- May 28, 2011
- Member Type
- Retired English Teacher
- Native Language
- Chinese
- Home Country
- Taiwan
- Current Location
- Taiwan
In the following pairs of sentences, are both A and B correct? What are the differences? Is B better than A? Thank you so much.
1. A. The ship is able to face the heavy seas.
B. The ship is capable of facing the heavy seas.
2. A. The remark is able to be misunderstood.
B. The remark is capable of being misunderstood.
3. A. All carry-on items must be able to fit in the overhead bin or under the seat.
B. All carry-on items must be capable of fitting in the overhead bin or under the
seat.
1. A. The ship is able to face the heavy seas.
B. The ship is capable of facing the heavy seas.
2. A. The remark is able to be misunderstood.
B. The remark is capable of being misunderstood.
3. A. All carry-on items must be able to fit in the overhead bin or under the seat.
B. All carry-on items must be capable of fitting in the overhead bin or under the
seat.