The definition of ability is having the ability to do something. An example of ability is
having enough money to pay a bill
. Skill, expertness, or talent.
What are 5 abilities?
- Critical thinking and problem solving.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Professionalism and strong work ethic.
- Oral and written communications skills.
- Leadership.
Can an example sentence be ability?
We use can and can’t to talk about someone’s skill or general abilities:
She can speak several languages. He can swim like a fish.
… She could speak several languages.
What ability means?
1a :
the quality or state of being able the ability of the soil to hold water
especially : physical, mental, or legal power to do something a writer’s ability to engage the reader’s interest did the work to the best of her ability [=as well as she could] b : competence in doing something : skill artistic abilities.
What is a sentence for ability?
“
I have the ability to draw cartoons
.” “She really displayed her ability to sing.” “Don’t underestimate my ability.” “I need to improve my ability to draw.”
Can and ability examples?
- They could come by car. (= Maybe they will come by car.) …
- It can be very cold here in winter. (= It is sometimes very cold here in winter.) …
- That can’t be true. …
- It’s ten o’clock. …
- It could be very cold there in winter. …
- They know the way here. …
- She can speak several languages. …
- I can see you.
Can past ability examples?
General ability
She could paint before she started school
. I couldn’t cook until I went to university. When I lived next to the pool, I could go swimming every day.
How do I know my abilities?
- Take a life assessment. …
- Find what makes you feel strong. …
- Find what you spend the most money on. …
- Ask your friends what your best and worst qualities are. …
- Ask your family what you loved as a child. …
- Write in a journal. …
- Look for talent in others.
What are skills and abilities?
Skills and abilities are
tasks that you naturally do well, talents and strengths that you bring to the table as a student and/or employee
. These include natural capabilities you’ve always had, in addition to specific knowledge and skills you’ve acquired through experience and training.
What skills do you have?
- Positive attitude. Being calm and cheerful when things go wrong.
- Communication. You can listen and say information clearly when you speak or write.
- Teamwork. …
- Self-management. …
- Willingness to learn. …
- Thinking skills (problem solving and decision making) …
- Resilience.
What is special ability?
:
an individual’s ability in a particular subject
(such as music or mathematics) or in a particular function (such as memorizing) as opposed to his general intelligence.
What are the types of ability?
Types of physical ability are
dynamic strength, static strength, trunk strength, explosive strength, extent flexibility, dynamic flexibility, body coordination, balance, and stamina
.
How do you describe ability?
power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally
, morally, financially, etc. competence in an activity or occupation because of one’s skill, training, or other qualification: the ability to sing well. abilities, talents; special skills or aptitudes: Composing music is beyond his abilities.
How do we use our ability?
- Freedom from that ugly feeling gave her the ability to speak of it lightly for the first time. …
- I can only applaud this man’s ability to deduce. …
- Machines multiply our labor and increase our ability to do work. …
- Tugging at her ability to reason. …
- He never mastered the ability to run.
What do the words abilities and qualities mean?
a.
The quality of being able to do something, especially the physical, mental, financial, or legal power to accomplish something
. b. A skill, talent, or capacity: a student of many abilities. 2.
What are the Modals of ability?
The modal verbs of ability are ‘
can’, ‘could’, and ‘be able to’
. Ability can be expressed in the past, present, or future.
