ملخص الدرس / الثالثة ثانوي/اللغة الإنجليزية/Grammar/Was-were able to …

Can/be able to : express ability in the present/future.

ex: She can imitate Madonna.

ex: Will they be able to sing the song ?

 Could: general ability in the past

ex:My brother could drive my father’s car at the age of 14.

Was/were able to : ability in a particular situation in the past.

ex:We were able to convince Daddy last evening.