be able to

Can and be able to

January 18, 2013 -

Both can and be able to can be used to talk about ability and permission. In some cases, both structures are possible. However, in some… Continue reading

Talking about ability

March 24, 2011 -

We can use can to talk about general ability. I can knit. I can sing. I can dance. I can play. I can run. We… Continue reading

Auxiliary verbs and their equivalents

December 18, 2010 -

Be able to instead of can Be able to often has the same meaning as can. He can walk on his hands. OR He is… Continue reading