Урок 186 - CAN = BE ABLE TO DO

EQIVALENTS OF MODAL VERBS (MODALS) Эквиваленты модальных глаголов Can do = to be able to do (быть в состоянии делать) Present: AM / IS / ARE ABLE TO DO smth. I’m able to do it myself = I can do it myself. - Я сам могу это сделать. He’s able to help you. = He can help you. – Oн в состоянии (может) тебе помочь. We’re able to go there = We can go there. – Мы в состоянии туда пойти. Past: WAS / WERE ABLE TO DO smth. We were able to win the game = We could win the game – Мы были в состоянии (могли) выиграть игру. He was able to pass the exam = He could pass the exam – Он мог (был в состоянии) сдать экзамен. Future: WILL BE ABLE TO DO smth. We’ll be able to finish the work in time = We can finish the work in time - Мы будем в состоянии (сможем) закончить работу вовремя. He’ll (he will) be able to come to the party tomorrow = He can come to the party tomorrow. – Он сможет прийти на вечеринку завтра.