Be able to

In English, this expression is used when we want to indicate that an individual can or is capable of doing something . In this article we will provide you the information about the examples of “be able to”

• You must be able to do anything for your agent.
• There’s something I might be able to do for him.
• My dream, to be able to do that much good.
• I’m never gonna be able to do this, Doc.
• We believe you may be able to do the same.
• Okay, you should be able to feel your hand again.
• Each night you should be able to extend the count.
• If so, you should be able to do this too.
• Whitney wants to be able to do whatever she wants.
• That jamming device must be able to do something else
• When did you start being able to do stuff like this?
• I’m not gonna be able to make dinner, darling.
• I just might be able to make all this stop.

Also, “be able to” may replace the terms “can” from time to time.

• She is able to speak five languages. 

The difference between the two expressions is that when we use “be able to”, we are indicating disabilities or abilities that are specific , while the phrase “can” indicates skills that are acquired over time.

• He can’t drive.
• He is not able to drive. 

Another detail to take into consideration is that, although “be able to” has a similar meaning to the modal auxiliary “can”, this does not mean that the term “be able to” is also, since this term can be conjugated at any time verbal .

• He is able to sing for hours. 
• I was able to swim in the ocean.
• You will be able to play in two months
• Parker hasn’t been able to call her.