Can, Could, Be able to

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What is the difference between 'can' and 'could'?

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'Can' is used to express ability in the present, while 'could' is used for past ability or polite requests.

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When do we use 'was able to'?

Back

'Was able to' is used to express ability in the past, often in specific situations.

Front

What does 'be able to' indicate?

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'Be able to' is used to express ability in various tenses, often interchangeable with 'can'.

Front

Provide an example of 'can' in a sentence.

Back

I can swim very well.

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Provide an example of 'could' in a sentence.

Back

When I was younger, I could run fast.

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Provide an example of 'was able to' in a sentence.

Back

She was able to finish the project on time.

Front

Provide an example of 'be able to' in a sentence.

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I will be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.

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How do you form a question with 'can'?

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You can form a question by inverting the subject and 'can': 'Can you help me?'

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How do you form a question with 'could'?

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You can form a question by inverting the subject and 'could': 'Could you pass the salt?'

Front

What is a polite way to ask for help using 'could'?

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Could you please help me with my homework?