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SHWETABHK Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

English grammar

Would you please explain to me about using, "being able to" and "having to" AND their meanings as well? ????
  

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"being able to" expresses possibility or ability. It is like "can". "having to" expresses obligation or necessity.

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  • "being able to" expresses possibility or ability.
  • It is like "can".
  • "having to" expresses obligation or necessity.
  • It is like "must".
  • For example: "He has to use a wheelchair as he is no longer able to walk".
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"being able to" expresses possibility or ability. It is like "can". "having to" expresses obligation or necessity. It is like "must".

For example: "He has to use a wheelchair as he is no longer able to walk".

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