Certain sets of words in the English language tend to confuse people. I have found the following to be among them:
ABILITY / CAPACITY
There is a fine distinction between these two nouns. The word ability indicates acquired skill or proficiency while capacity denotes natural aptitude or possibility for.
CORRECT: Many Samoan boys have the capacity to become excellent football players, but few achieve the outstanding ability of 12-year Pittsburgh Steeler safety Troy Polamalu.
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