Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Lesson 151--Words like can




In English there are lots of ways to say the same thing.  For today's blog I have decided to show you a few of them.  While they mean the same thing, you should note that the grammatical structure of the sentences are quite different.

 

I can play the guitar.  (can + base form)

I am able to play the guitar. (be able to + base form)

I am capable of playing the guitar. (capable of + gerund or noun)

I have the ability to play the guitar. (have the ability to + base form)

I know how to play the guitar. (know how to + base form)

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