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Lev Landau Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Can vs Will be able to?

Hi everybody,

Can someone please tell me if there's any differences in meaning between Can and Will be able to in the following 2 sentences:

_ If he works hard, he can pass the exam.
_ If he works hard, he'll be able to pass the exam.

When talking about a possibility using a type-1 conditional sentence, which one should I use in the main clause, can or will be able to?

Thank you very much.
  

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Lev Landau any differences in meaning 'will be able' emphasizes, but only very slightly, the idea of futurity. Lev Landau which one should I use in the main clause You can use either one, depending on the emphasis you want. Personally, I'd stick with 'can'.

— CalifJim

  • Lev Landau any differences in meaning 'will be able' emphasizes, but only very slightly, the idea of futurity.
  • Lev Landau which one should I use in the main clause You can use either one, depending on the emphasis you want.
  • Personally, I'd stick with 'can'.
  • CJ
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Lev Landauany differences in meaning
'will be able' emphasizes, but only very slightly, the idea of futurity.
Lev Landauwhich one should I use in the main clause
You can use either one, depending on the emphasis you want. Personally, I'd stick with 'can'.

CJ
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