I forgot to add these two other sentences you checke before. I just wanted to be sure.
1) He created a potion capable of releasing (or to release) his evil side.
2)The individual is left in front of two choices. (is given only two choices/has only two choices). Which one is correct?
1. delete words in parentheses
2. keep words in parentheses and delete others; either phrasing in parentheses will work.
1) In this case, both options are grammatically correct, but they have slightly different meanings.
- "He created a potion capable of releasing his evil side" suggests that the potion has the ability or potential to release his evil side.
- "He created a potion capable to release his evil side" suggests that the purpose or intention of the potion is to release his evil side.
To determine which option to choose, we need to consider the intended meaning of the sentence. If the focus is on the potion's ability or potential, then "capable of releasing" would be most appropriate. If the focus is on the purpose or intention of the potion, then "capable to release" would be more suitable.
2) Both options "is given only two choices" and "has only two choices" are grammatically correct. However, the preferable choice would depend on the context and the intended meaning of the sentence.
- "The individual is given only two choices" suggests that someone else has provided the person with only two options.
- "The individual has only two choices" implies that the person naturally or inherently has only two options available to them.
Again, to determine which option to select, you need to consider the intended meaning within the specific context of your sentence.