"I am a big fan of your programmes. Could you tell me the difference between 'was able to' and 'could'? "
Wenke
"I am a big fan of your programmes. Could you tell me the difference between 'was able to' and 'could'? "
Wenke
There is a small difference between ‘was able to’ and ‘could’. Take a look at the following sentences:
Do you think we can substitute the phrase ‘was able to’ in the sentences above with the word ‘could’? If not, why not?
Please join Li and Catherine for a full explanation of the subtle differences between ‘was able to’ and ‘could’.
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