can be able to

No.
can = be able to.

Fandorin No.

can = be able to.



How about "he can be made able to do it"?

But if "can" has not the meaning of "be able to" but of "might/may"? It would work, wouldn't it? I would just like to know if it's grammatically correct.

Can is used to express ability and possibility. We can use be able to instead of can

for example

They can finish the work by 5

= They are able to finish the work by 5.

Any child can grow up to be a president.

= Any child is able to grow up to be a president.

AnonymousHow about "he can be made able to do it"?

He can be made to do it.

AnonymousBut if "can" has not the meaning of "be able to" but of "might/may"? It would work, wouldn't it? I would just like to know if it's grammatically correct.

It is not possible because in that case you should use "might/may". There are certain situations where "can" and "to be able to" shouldn't be confused.

John could play violin at school a

"He can be made able to do it"

You would really have to use your imagination to use this in any sensible way.

John was supposed to work on project X next week.
But John has broken his leg and is not able to do it until it has mended which will take 6 weeks.
So he is not able to do it on time?
He can be made able to do it on time if we use the latest technology

So much for grammar rules The reality would pale in comparison with one's imagination, so isn't it better to wonder?

I've never seen or heard "He can be able to do it."
Are you looking for "He might be able to do it"?

AnonymousI've seen this expression several times: "He can be able to do it."

Really? How strange!