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A. being does not have to be always wrong. In fact I recollect that OG 11 has a question in which being is right ! It is just that being mostly is wrong.
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Being able to predict the strength and the direction of an earthquake could save lives and million of property damage.
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B The capability for predicting the strength and the direction of an earthquake would mean that lives are saved
C The ability to predict the strength and the direction of an earthquake would mean that lives are saved
D The ability of predicting the strength and the direction of an earthquake would mean that lives are saved
E The ability for predicting the strength and the direction of an earthquake could save lives

A is correct..but isn't being wrong?



hello james486!

please do not post OA in the question stem. you can colour OA white, if you want! I think the answer spoils the discussion and the benefit. just a suggestion for a better discussion! 8-)

(A) is correct, because ' could save' instead of 'would mean' and uses the gerund 'being able' as an noun. Further 'ability of predicting' sounds awkward. cheers!


I agree with catgmat. Giving out answers limits the discussion. Please hide the answer in your new posts.
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sorry! i don't know how to hide the answer :oops:



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