Question

Instructions [97-98]: Read each of the components of the given sentences and mark the component with the grammatical error.

I. He is capable at
II. twisting any fact
III. without any suspicion
IV. at any time

• A. Only I
• B. Only II
• C. Only III
• D. Only IV

Hint:

Check which preposition normally follows the adjective "capable."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To identify the grammatical error in the given sentence components, let's analyze each part individually: 

1. Component I: "He is capable at"
   • The preposition used here, "at," is incorrect. The correct preposition is "of" when used with "capable." Thus, it should be "capable of."
   • Correction: "He is capable of"
2. Component II: "twisting any fact"
   • This part of the sentence is grammatically correct. There are no errors in this fragment.
3. Component III: "without any suspicion"
   • This component is also grammatically correct. "Without any suspicion" is correctly formed.
4. Component IV: "at any time"
   • This is grammatically correct. The usage of "at any time" is correct in context.

The grammatical error is found only in Component I, where the wrong preposition is used. Therefore, the correct answer is "Only I."

Answer 2

This question tests the correct preposition to use after the adjective "capable." You need to find which of the four components breaks a grammar rule.

1. Component I (He is capable at): This is wrong. "Capable" always takes the preposition "of," as in "capable of doing something," never "at." This is where the error sits.
2. Component II (twisting any fact): Fine. This is a plain gerund phrase with no grammar issue.
3. Component III (without any suspicion): Fine. "Without any suspicion" is a correctly formed prepositional phrase.
4. Component IV (at any time): Fine. "At any time" is a standard time adverbial and needs no fix.

Since only component I is faulty, the answer is option A, Only I. The correct sentence reads "He is capable of twisting any fact without any suspicion at any time."