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🎯 Vocabulary Goal

Practice using noun + preposition collocations to talk about habits, abilities, and opposing forces clearly and naturally.

📚 Words & Phrases

Word or phrase Simple meaning Example

tendency to
 		a usual way that something often happens or a habit Her tendency to interrupt during meetings makes conversations challenging.

capacity for
 		the ability or power to do something or feel something He has an incredible capacity for learning new languages quickly.

resistance to
 		the act of opposing or standing against something The material shows strong resistance to heat and pressure.

🔍 See It in Context

Discussing Traits and Abilities at Work

Maria has a clear tendency to focus deeply on one task at a time, which helps her deliver detailed reports. Despite her strong capacity for multitasking, she prefers quality over quantity. However, she also shows resistance to quickly shifting between projects, which sometimes slows down the team. Her colleagues admire her resistance to distractions in a busy office, as it allows her to maintain focus. Overall, understanding these tendencies and capacities helps the team assign tasks more effectively.

💡 Notice the Pattern

Noun + Preposition Patterns with Tendency, Capacity, and Resistance

The nouns tendency, capacity, and resistance are followed by specific prepositions that must be used to sound natural: 'tendency to', 'capacity for', and 'resistance to'. Using the correct preposition after each noun is essential to convey the precise meaning.

  • She has a tendency to overthink decisions.
  • His capacity for empathy makes him a great leader.

💬 Useful Examples

  • The team's resistance to change delayed the implementation of the new system.
  • She has a tendency to arrive late when meetings start early in the morning.
  • His capacity for analytical thinking is evident in his detailed reports.
  • The material showed resistance to corrosion in harsh conditions.

✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

1.
Employees showed a strong ____ the new scheduling system (resistance to / capacity for / tendency to).

2.
He has a remarkable ____ solving complex problems quickly (resistance to / capacity for / tendency to).

3.
Her ____ procrastinate when feeling overwhelmed affects her productivity (capacity for / resistance to / tendency to).

4.
The machine's ____ overheating makes it ideal for challenging environments (resistance to / capacity for / tendency to).

5.
Developing a ____ learning from mistakes is crucial for personal growth (resistance to / capacity for / tendency to).

🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching


1.
Tendency to


2.
Capacity for


3.
Resistance to


4.
Her tendency to ask questions helps clarify requirements.


5.
The new fabric offers resistance to water and stains.


Options:

  • a.
    It opposes being damaged by water and stains.
  • b.
    A habit or usual way of behaving
  • c.
    Ability or power to do something
  • d.
    Opposition or refusal to be affected by something
  • e.
    She habitually asks questions to understand better.

✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice


1.
Which noun + preposition correctly describes an ability or potential?


2.
If someone often behaves in a certain way, which phrase describes this?


3.
What expression would you use to describe opposing a change?


4.
Choose the correct noun + preposition for an ability to understand emotions.


5.
Which phrase best fits this sentence? 'His ____ exaggerate often affects his writing style.'

📝 Use It Yourself


Write 2–3 sentences describing a personal or professional tendency, capacity, or resistance you have.


Example:
I have a tendency to focus on details when working on projects. I also have a strong capacity for learning new software quickly. However, I show some resistance to working under tight deadlines.

🎙️ Speaking Practice

Practice these sentences aloud.


Say:
I have a tendency to check my work twice to avoid mistakes.


Say:
Her capacity for solving problems impresses everyone in the team.


Ask:
Can you describe a resistance to change you have experienced at work?


Say:
Resistance to distractions is essential when working from home.

🔎 Answer Key

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

1. resistance to

2. capacity for

3. tendency to

4. resistance to

5. capacity for

Exercise 2 – Matching

1. b – A habit or usual way of behaving

2. c – Ability or power to do something

3. d – Opposition or refusal to be affected by something

4. e – She habitually asks questions to understand better.

5. a – It opposes being damaged by water and stains.

Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice

1. capacity for

2. tendency to

3. resistance to

4. capacity for

5. tendency to

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