What is the correct spelling of Able?
Correct spelling for the English word “able” is [ˈe͡ɪbə͡l], [ˈeɪbəl], [ˈeɪ_b_əl] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
What is the rule for Able?
Use the –able ending if the root word is not changed e.g. comfort – comfortable. Use the –able ending if there is a related word that ends in –ation e.g. consideration – considerable. Use the –ible ending when you can’t hear a whole root word e.g invisible. -ible. –able.
What is the rule of ible and able?
Here is the rule: If you remove –able from a word, you are left with a complete word (renewable, renew). If you remove –ible from a word, you are not left with a complete word (sensible, sens).
What means able?
Adjective. able and capable mean having the power to do or accomplish. able may be used for someone who has exceptional skill and has done well in the past.
Is able to meaning?
If you are able to do something, you have skills or qualities which make it possible for you to do it.
What kind of word is able?
able is an adjective that usually comes after some form of be, ably is an adverb, ability is a noun:John is able to run fast. He did the work ably and efficiently.
Is able in a sentence?
[M] [T] Tom is able to swim well. [M] [T] I am able to read English. [M] [T] He isn’t able to buy a car. [M] [T] She wasn’t able to meet him.
What is the verb of Able?
able. (transitive, obsolete) To make ready. [Attested from around (1150 to 1350) until the late 16th century.] (transitive, obsolete) To make capable; to enable.
How do you use able to in a sentence?
We use be able to: to talk about ability.
Use of be able to
- I have been able to swim since I was five. (present perfect)
- You will be able to speak perfect English very soon. (future simple)
- I would like to be able to fly an airplane. (infinitive)
Can able and same sentence?
2 Answers. Can and is able to both mean the same thing. We can‘t say can able to – it doesn’t make sense. The adverb from able is ably.
Could be sentences in English?
[M] [T] I could swim well even when I was a child. [M] [T] She thought she could get him to like her. [M] [T] She was so angry that she could not speak. [M] [T] He walked slowly so the child could follow.
Can permission sentences?
Permission
| asking for permission | formal/polite? | giving permission |
|---|---|---|
| Can I ask you a question? | informal | Yes, you can. Yes, you may. Yes, you could. |
| Could I use your phone? | more formal/polite | |
| May I use your phone? | even more formal/polite |
Can or could you please?
Originally Answered: “Can you please” or “Could you please” — which is correct? “Could” is the polite form of “can“—so both are correct, but we use them in different situations. We use “can” when we are telling someone to do something. We use “could” when we are making a request.
Can you or will you?
May implies that you are asking for permission. Can implies that you are questioning somebody’s ability. Will implies that you are seeking an answer about the future.
Can you send me or could you send me?
Could you please send me your mobile number. I would regard could as more polite than can in this context. There is probably no proper way. All are grammatically correct.
How do you ask for something professionally?
Polite Close
- Thank you for your assistance.
- Thank you in advance for your help.
- I look forward to hearing from you soon.
- Please let me know if you have any questions.
- Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information.