Can, could, be able to
Understanding the difference between " could " and " was/were able to " "Could " for General Abilities in the Past - **General Use:** "Could" is used to describe a general ability or possibility in the past. It signifies something someone was capable of doing at any time, not pertaining to a specific occasion. - **Examples:** - When I was a child, I could swim very fast. (General ability) - She could read before she started school. (General skill) " Was/Were Able To " for Specific Situations or Overcoming Difficulties - **Specific Use:** "Was/Were able to" is often used when referring to a specific instance in the past where someone successfully used their ability to achieve something or overcome an obstacle. - **Examples:** - Despite the storm, he was able to reach home safely. (Specific success/overcoming difficulty) - She was able to solve the problem after working on it for hours. (Specific instance) Key Differenc...