Can, could, be able to

be able to for ability We sometimes use be able to instead of "can" or "could" for ability. Be able to is possible in all tenses - but "can" is possible only in the present and "could" is possible only in the past for ability. In addition, "can" and "could" have no infinitive form.

1. What the difference between can and could be able to?
2. Where we use can and be able to?
3. Can be able to Example?
4. Were able to VS could?
5. Can be able or could be able?
6. Is you can able to correct?
7. What are the 10 examples of modals?
8. Can be able means?
9. What is an example of be able to in a sentence?
10. Can able be a verb?
11. Can we use could for future?
12. Can I say may be able to?
13. Was not able to or could not?
14. Should be able to examples?
15. Will not be able to examples?

What the difference between can and could be able to?

As covered in our English classes, can/can't indicate ability while will/won't indicate willingness. What's the difference between ability and willingness? Ability means you have the skills. Willingness means you want to.

Where we use can and be able to?

We use 'can' and 'be able to' to talk about abilities, knowledge, or talent. We use 'can' to talk about the present and the future. 'Be able to' is used in all tenses to show ability.

Can be able to Example?

My sister is able to run a marathon. The students were able to get an A on the test. We will be able to attend the class next semester.

Were able to VS could?

When we are talking about a specific situation or when noting a specific achievement, we must use “was (or) were able to” or “managed to.” Their meanings are very close. We do not use “could.” Listen to some examples: We were able to get a really good price on the car.

Can be able or could be able?

Be able to is possible in all tenses - but "can" is possible only in the present and "could" is possible only in the past for ability. In addition, "can" and "could" have no infinitive form. So we use be able to when we want to use other tenses or the infinitive.

Is you can able to correct?

This may be common in Indian English. However, it's certainly not accepted as Standard English because, as you say, can and be able to have the same meaning. Because able to isn't a verb but part of an adjectival phrase, it requires a verb; but as it's adjectival that verb is be, not can.

What are the 10 examples of modals?

There are ten types of modal verbs: can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must, ought to.

Can be able means?

Be able to is like can. We use it to talk about abilities. We often use it in places where it is not possible to use can. For example, it isn't possible to use can after another modal verb: She won't be able to concentrate.

What is an example of be able to in a sentence?

Examples from Collins dictionaries

The older child should be able to prepare a simple meal. The company say they're able to keep pricing competitive. They seemed able to work together very efficiently. You'll be able to read in peace.

Can able be a verb?

Able can be a verb or an adjective.

Can we use could for future?

We often use could to express possibility in the present and the future.

Can I say may be able to?

There is no grammatical restriction on using the adjective able with modal verbs. We can use the adjective able with the verbs may, might, can and could, for instance. Here are some examples sentences using BE + the adjective able: People can be able to change but unwilling to change.

Was not able to or could not?

Note that wasn't/weren't able to is more formal than couldn't, while didn't manage to emphasises that the thing was difficult to do.

Should be able to examples?

Sentence examples for should be able to be from inspiring English sources. "We should be able to be a safe city and a decent city". Savings on courts should be able to be spent on legal aid and vice versa. He went on, "We should be able to be more peaceful, instead of having anarchy.

Will not be able to examples?

They will not be able to eat," he said. "They will not be able to defend their rights". "And they will not be able to do that because they don't". "They will not be able to survive for much longer," he said.