Expressing ability Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

People who can speak two languages are often valued by employers.

A

can = habilidade geral

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2
Q

When I was young, I was able to develop an ear for music

A

was able to = situação no passado

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3
Q

They have succeeded in learning Portuguese

A

succeeded in + ing)

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4
Q

She managed to learn the guitar without a teacher

A

manage to + infinitive

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5
Q

Can you play the piano without looking at the piano keys?

A

can = pergunta sobre habilidade)

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6
Q

He was able to learn the Korean alphabet in only two hours

A

situação específica no passado

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7
Q

Benjamin is able to hear a song once and remember all the words

A

habilidade especial no presente)

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Can/could = habilidade geral (sei/ sabia fazer).

am/is/are able to / was able to = habilidade mais formal ou situação específica.

succeed in + ing = ter sucesso em fazer algo.

manage to + infinitive = conseguir fazer, mesmo difícil.

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