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can and be able #1 (permalink) Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:11 am   can and be able
 

How can I use can and be able in correct way?
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can and be able #2 (permalink) Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:18 am   can and be able
 

Can is used to explain whether we have the ability or not. Secondly, it would be used in relation with our senses like see, hear.
Ex: I can see the kite in the sky.
Ex: I can understand what you say.

Able- should be used to indicate whether we have done a specific task.
Ex: I am able to Click on the Image.
Ex:I was unable to download the page.

But, this distincition is slowly vanishing away.
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