Use- - Can, Could, Be able to


e.g.(Use – be able to)
1) You can help the poor.
Ans- You are able to help the poor.
2) Gangu can dance on the stage.
Ans- Gangu is able to dance on stage.
3) I can run fast at any time
Ans- I am able to run fast at any time.
4) Ramu could manage it.
Ans- Ramu was able to manage it.
5) They cannot sell the goods.
Ans- They are not able to sell the goods.
6) They could not sell the goods.
Ans- They were not able to sell the goods.
7) I cannot come.
Ans- I am not able to come.
8) Can they work hard?
Ans- Are they able to work hard?
9) Can’t she accept the idea?
Ans- Isn’t she able to accept the idea?
10) Couldn’t they catch the bus?
Ans- Weren’t they able to catch the bus?
e.g. (Use – can or could)
1) He was able to run fast.
Ans- He could run fast.
2) They are able to paint a picture.
Ans- They can paint a picture.
3) They were able to carry the load.
Ans- They could carry the load.
4) Are they able to reach in time?
Ans- Can they reach in time?
5) Were they able to reach in time?
Ans- Could they reach in time?

Rules-
1) ‘Be able to’ is used in place of ‘can or could’.
2) Can = am, is, are + able to.
3) Could = was, were + able to.
4) Do not use ‘be” in the sentence.

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