Can- be able to

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• 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  and father were able to read small letters. (but not anymore because they need glasses)

They ....cycle to school because their bikes were fixed.

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