Can- be able to

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t, mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 2

Het verschil tussen deze twee zinnen: I am able to play football / I can play football.

can betekent dus...

To be able to betekent dus......

to be able to + hele ww

Let op! je moet 'to be' vervoegen:

I am able to play football.

He is able to play football.

They are able to play football.

to be able to + hele ww in de VT

Als je wilt zeggen dat je ergens toe in staat was.

I was able to play football. (but not anymore because I broke my leg)

My mother was able to read small letters. (but not anymore becasue she needs glasses)

They ....cycle to school because it is not far.

1. are able to
2. can

We .....swim really fast.

1. are able to
2. can

Susie ... play the piano very well.

1. can
2. is able to

I ..... go to the party tonight, because I don't have any homework.

1. am able to
2. can

Past Simple

ww+ed (2e rij irregular verbs)

He played football yesterday. He didn't play football yesterday.

They played football yesterday. Did they play football yesterday?

We saw a film yesterday. We didn't see a film yesterday. Did we see a film yesterday?

Sarah ...(see) James the other night.

....you....(go) to the cinema last week?

No, I .....(not go) to the cinema last week.

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