Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

The Sumo wrestler seemed to be incapable in being tired.

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  1. incapable of being tired
  2. incapable from being tired
  3. incapable to being tired
  4. incapable by being tired

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Option 1 : incapable of being tired
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The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

  • The word "incapable" means lacking the ability or strength to do something. (असमर्थ)
    • Example: He is incapable of lying to his friends.
  • "Incapable of" is the correct prepositional phrase to use when describing someone who lacks the ability to do something. (असमर्थ होना)
    • Example: The machine is incapable of functioning without electricity.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Incapable from (असमर्थ होना से): This is an incorrect phrase and is not used in English.
    • Example: This phrase is not grammatically correct.
  • Incapable to (असमर्थ होना के लिए): This is also an incorrect phrase and is not used in English.
    • Example: This phrase is not grammatically correct.
  • Incapable by (असमर्थ होना द्वारा): This is an incorrect phrase and is not used in English.
    • Example: This phrase is not grammatically correct.

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