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can vs "able to"



 
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Am I right? (usage of just) | When to say "Does that make sense"?
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can vs "able to" Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:59 am  can vs "able to"		  
if I am able to I'll visit Europe this year.

if I can I'll visit Europe this year.


Which is the correct one, please?
Thanks.
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can vs "able to" Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:45 am  can vs "able to"		  
Both would be correct and completely interchangeable if you capitalize and punctuate them properly.

"If I am able to, I'll visit Europe this year."
"If I can, I'll visit Europe this year."

They're the same thing, and there's no difference in meaning.
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can vs "able to" Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:48 am  can vs "able to"		  
Thanks a lot!
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