Common Mistakes : ability

ability – Noun

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BAD: These machines are destroying our ability of thinking

GOOD: These machines are destroying our ability to think

ability to do sth (NOT of doing): ‘Nobody doubts his ability to get the job done quickly.’ We need someone with the ability to work under intense pressure

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BAD: I want to improve my ability of reading

GOOD: I want to improve my reading ability

reading/writing/teaching/acting ability: Her acting ability was recognized at a very early age

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BAD: I want to improve my ability of English

GOOD: I want to improve my ability in English

ability in a language or subject: Sarah has demonstrated considerable ability in both maths and chemistry