Question

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
At times, we are all to be mistaken.

• A. apt
• B. likely
• C. considered
• D. able

Hint:

Think about which word expresses a general possibility rather than personal tendency or ability.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Read the sentence as expressing a general truth about human error, then check which word fits that sense best.

1. Option A (apt): "apt to" usually describes someone's personal tendency or habit, not a general chance that applies to everyone. It does not sit well with "we are all".
2. Option B (likely): "likely to be mistaken" expresses a plain possibility that can apply to any person at any time, exactly what the sentence describes.
3. Option C (considered): "considered to be mistaken" shifts the meaning to other people's judgment of us, which is not what the sentence is about.
4. Option D (able): "able to be mistaken" talks about capacity, but making a mistake is not something one needs the ability to do, so this phrasing feels off.

Since "likely" is the only word that expresses a general possibility of error for everyone, it is the correct choice.

Let's summarize:

• "Likely to" expresses general possibility, while "apt to" points to personal tendency.
• Check whether the sentence needs possibility, ability, or judgment before picking the word.

Matching the word's typical sense to what the sentence needs makes the choice clear.