V + adj ?

[Giang93]

Is the sentence "He proved capable" correct ? and is there any word used as "prove" in the sentence ? ( I mean "V + adj")

Thanks for responses !!!

[Beeesneees]

Yes.
He proved capable (of performing the task).

He proved he was able (to perform the task).

I'm not sure what you mean about 'any word used as "prove" ', sorry.
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[Esl_Expert]

Hi Giang93,

If you want to know whether a different verb could be substituted in the sentence, then yes, there are some (not identical in meaning, though). For example:

- He was capable.
- He looked capable.
- He seemed capable.

Basically, so-called linking verbs are often used in the V+adj format.

- That soup tastes terrible.
- This cloth feels soft.

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[Giang93]

Thanks for your help so much :)
I mean verbs which're not linking verbs, like "prove" in this case for instance. In fact, this's a multiple-choice question
"He proved _________"
A. capable
B. that he was capable
C. a capable replacement
D. being capable

At first, something like "intuition" told me the answer is A, but then, I thought that B's also not wrong so I choose it. Anyway, can you tell me why the answer is not B.
Thanks :)

[Beeesneees]

This looks like another flawed test. There are many of them around. A case could be made for A, B or C to be accepted as the right answer.
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