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AA can, could, be able to (ability and possibility) can/ could (234) lean speak thr I mn My cousin could play the violin when she was three, They eouldn’e wait because they were ina hurry Could you open the door for me, please? ingusiges fh mny can’t come tonight. Sh + canisa modal verb. [tony has a present form (which can be used with future meaning) and a past or conditional form (could) + For all other tenses and forms, we use be able to + infinitive. beable to+ infinitive 1 Luke has been able co swim since he was three. Fdlike to be abe 0 ski love being able to stay in bed late on Sunday morning. ‘You'll be able to practise your English in London. asi) My colleagues weren'cable to come to yesterday's meeting. a Complete with the correct form of be able to (Eb orl). Vue never been able to scuba dive. 1 Her mobile has been switched off all morning, so talk co her yer 2 [don't like noisy bars. Hike conversation without shouting, 31 eave home when I geta job. 4 We're having a party next Sarurday 5 Younced swim before you can goin a ; 6 T'm going to France next week, but I

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