Can/could - be able to
7.ue13 read the examples. say the
sentences in your language.
can/is able to
• ability in the present.
he can/is able to speak spanish fluently.
• opportunity to do something.
we can sit outside if you like.
could/was able to
• ability in the past. he could/was able to speak
spanish when he was ten.
ability in a specific situation in the past.
she was able to solve the puzzle in five minutes.
(not: she could (= she managed to)
note: in questions and negations we can use
either could or was able to.
will be able to
• ability in the future. he'll be able to buy a new
car as soon as he gets the money​

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