It will not able to find it.
or
It will not be able to find it.
Which one is correct? I am confused.
2007-08-17 09:16:52 · 5 answers · asked by coolaomnet 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
the second one is better, but neither one is correct.
if the 2 "it"s refer to the same thing, the sentence should read: It will not be able to find itself.
if the 2 "it"s refer to 2 different things, then you shouldn't use "it" for both, you have to tell us what they are (or at least the second one): The space shuttle will not be able to find the Earth. or It will not be able to find the house.
2007-08-17 09:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will not be able to find it. is the correct answer because the other choice does not make sense and doesn't sound right.
2007-08-17 09:26:45 · answer #2 · answered by ignorance is bliss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The second is better. It still isn't perfect, though, because "it" is finding something, and usually inanimate objects (unless you are speaking about a computer) can't make deliberate actions like that.
2007-08-17 09:21:46 · answer #3 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Correct would be:
1. It was not able to find it, or
2. It will not be able to find it.
What is "it?" What is it trying to find?
2007-08-17 09:21:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The verb is "to be able to"; therefore, your sentence should read "it will not be able to find it".
2007-08-17 09:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by Nice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋