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capable of doing something / able to do something. Do these 2 constructions mean the same resp. what is the difference between capable / able? capable of + ing able to + infinitive Thank you so much for helping
30 de jun. de 2013 20:15
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When you are "Capable" you have the ability or what is necessary to do a job or help When you are "Able" it means that you can...and have all the qualification to do a job or help A person that is capable usually has to work on something a little more but they can manage A person that is able usually knows the ways around something
30 de junio de 2013
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It is possible to be capable of doing something but not able to do something. "capable" is often used with tasks we have the ability/skill/talent to complete. "able" can have the same meaning but also can be controlled by other factors. It's best to explain with examples: I am capable of walking home by myself but I'm not able to because my mum said I need to take a taxi instead. I am capable of beating you at tennis but I'm not able to beat you today as I'm busy. I could replace "capable" with "able", but double "able" would make the sentences weirder.
30 de junio de 2013
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