Able vs Capable

It's been a while, I know... but WORD WARS is BACK!! :) :)

The difference between able and capable came up in a conversation I was having with my cousin yesterday and so I thought: "What a Great Opportunity to feature these two words in a Word War!!!" ;) ;)

Here it is...

So... what's the difference between able and capable?

If you look up able in the dictionary it says it means capable and if you look up capable it says it means able!! (I am able = I am capable = I can)
Basically, they both mean that you have the ability and skill to do something, BUT there is a difference.

They are both adjectives and here's the big difference...
I am able to do something
whereas
I am capable of doing something

Able is always used with be + infinitive and Capable is always used with be + of + -ing.
Again, they both mean 'can'  BUT  you can't interchange them because it is always able to and capable of  (You can't say able of or capable to!)!

Here are some examples:

With some hard work, I believe we will be able to improve the situation.
With some hard work, I believe we are capable of improving the situation.

I don't think she's lazy. She has the ability to get the work done.
I don't think she's lazy. She has the capability of getting the work done.

They might be able to fool the judge, but I don't think they will be capable of fooling the entire jury!

If we are able to think reasonably, then I believe we are also capable of acting responsibly!

I am able to speak English well and I am capable of giving correct instructions.


Do you see the difference?

Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!! :) :) 

Words of the Day!

Hi Everybody!!

Hope you're all well and have started the week with a smile! :)

Here are the Words of the Day...

debris
debt
debunk
debut

1. debris (n) = the remains of something that has been destroyed / wreckage

The 's' at the end is not pronounced, so you say debri (debree).

for example

After the crash, debris from the vehicle was found everywhere.

2. debt (n) = sum of money owed to someone that has not yet been paid

The 'b' is silent, so you don't pronounce it! You say det!

for example

He can't afford a new car because he already has a lot of debt.

3. debunk (v) = to show that the reputation of a person or an institution (or even an idea) is undeserved or exaggerated.

for example

Many have tried to debunk the Theory of Relativity, but have failed.

4. debut (n) = first appearance in public as a performer (on stage or music album)

for example

She's making her debut tomorrow night at The Big Apple Theatre!
The band's debut album hit the Top 10 in its first week!


Did you know these words?
Have a wonderful week!!

September Blues...

The sunshine is a but weaker and the breeze is a bit stronger and everyone now knows that summer is over... Yup, I'm experiencing a case of (the) September Blues.

It's not a coincidence that many of us love the song Wake me up when September ends by Green Day, although it has NOTHING to do with having September Blues...

Here's a definition (Re-posted and shared from http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=September%20Blues):

September Blues: 
This is the feeling of sadness that occurs when the summer is over and school is now in session. It is often difficult to focus on school since the weather is hot and summer was only recently. September blues are marked by inattentiveness, malaise, and longing. They are cured on October 1st when a person can think about Halloween and the weather is less like summer. Football season can make the September blues more bearable.


Personally, Football season doesn't help me with this feeling, but maybe thinking about my goals for this academic year will. Let's get started, shall we?

Does anybody else have (the) September Blues?

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Welcome September!!

Hello Everybody!

It's SEPTEMBER!!

For most, September is the beginning of autumn, the beginning of a new school / academic year and the end of summer. But where did the word actually come from?

Well, September comes from the Latin word septem, which means seven...  because in the Roman Calendar it was the seventh month!!! For more facts on September go to: http://blog.dictionary.com/september/

I wish you all a Happy September and hope this academic year is fabulous!

If there is anything you would like to see here to help you with English, please let me know!

Start planning the first month of fall! Smile and be happy! :D :D