Are you able to lend me some money?

[caca]

Test No. errors/inter-9 "Conditionals", question 8

Were you able to lend me some money if I promise you that you will get it back very soon?

(a) Were
(b) if
(c) will get

Test No. errors/inter-9 "Conditionals", answer 8

Are you able to lend me some money if I promise you that you will get it back very soon?

Correct entry: Are
The error was: (a) Were
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why?

[Alan]

Hi,

The answer is that 'are you able?' means simply 'can you?' and is present because the question is about now.

Alan
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