Practical English Usage

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Rina Hong

10 June 2008, 10:48:29 AM Last Edit: 10 June 2008, 12:10:06 PM by Rina Hong
Here some rules for you that i found in a book..

    Able
    We use able especially in the structure be able + Infinitive. (This often has the same
    meaning as can. the negative form is Unable

Okay..to make sure that you have understood with my explanation, please make some example using the word able or unable and you may use any tenses.

Here's the Example : I am able to speak English both oral and Writing.
The four Reliances
1st,rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;
2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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#1
10 June 2008, 11:18:18 AM Last Edit: 10 June 2008, 11:29:33 AM by Rina Hong
I am able to love a lot of beautiful girls.
HANYA MENERIMA UCAPAN TERIMA KASIH DALAM BENTUK GRP
Fake friends are like shadows never around on your darkest days

June

#2
10 June 2008, 11:25:10 AM
Quote from: Rina Hong on 10 June 2008, 10:48:29 AM
Here some rules for you that i found in a book..

    Able
    We use able especially in the structure be able + Infinitive. (This often has teh same
    meaning as can. the negative form is Unable

Okay..to make sure that you are understand (sorry, I don't mean to say that this is wrong. But as what I know, are usually being used with v-ing. So, it should be you are understanding or you understand. Tell me if I'm wrong.  ^:)^  ;D) with my explanation, please make some example using the word able or unable and you may use any tenses.

Here's the Example : I am able to speak English both oral and Writing.

You are able to show us the usage of "Able" structure.
You are able to explain it to us.
I am able to understand your words.
He is able to read the text.

Question: Can I use be + able without "to"? Because I try to make sentences using able without to, but I can't.
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Rina Hong

#3
10 June 2008, 11:31:45 AM
ups..sorry..sometimes i'm so careless, i'm going to correct it..  :P
The four Reliances
1st,rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;
2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

ryu

#4
10 June 2008, 11:38:12 AM
are you able to teach me patiently?
Janganlah memperhatikan kesalahan dan hal-hal yang telah atau belum dikerjakan oleh diri sendiri. Tetapi, perhatikanlah apa yang telah dikerjakan dan apa yang belum dikerjakan oleh orang lain =))

Rina Hong

#5
10 June 2008, 11:44:13 AM
No, we are not able to use able without "to"
remember the formula is:

be+able+infinitive(to+verb)

I am be able to teach you patiently.
The four Reliances
1st,rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;
2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

Sumedho

#6
10 June 2008, 11:45:57 AM
able |ˈābəl|
adjective ( abler , ablest )
1 [with infinitive ] having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something : he was able to read Greek at the age of eight | he would never be able to afford such a big house.
2 having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence : the dancers were technically very able.
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Forte

#7
10 June 2008, 11:46:51 AM
Quote from: Rina Hong on 10 June 2008, 11:44:13 AM
I am be able to teach you patiently.

Correct ?
Ini bukan milikku, ini bukan aku, ini bukan diriku
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Lex Chan

#8
10 June 2008, 11:55:52 AM
*Mr. Haa mode on*
Ableh... :))
oops.. :|
*Mr. Haa mode off*

I am unable to run because my leg hurts..
"Give the world the best you have and you may get hurt. Give the world your best anyway"
-Mother Teresa-

Hendra Susanto

#9
10 June 2008, 11:56:24 AM
QuoteI am be able to teach you patiently.

be would not necessary

Forte

#10
10 June 2008, 12:00:21 PM
Quote from: Hendra Susanto on 10 June 2008, 11:56:24 AM
QuoteI am be able to teach you patiently.

be would not necessary


I think we should put "be" before "necessary" ;D
Ini bukan milikku, ini bukan aku, ini bukan diriku
6 kelompok 6 - Chachakka Sutta MN 148

Rina Hong

#11
10 June 2008, 12:04:24 PM
Quote from: Sumedho on 10 June 2008, 11:45:57 AM
able |ˈābəl|
adjective ( abler , ablest )
1 [with infinitive ] having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something : he was able to read Greek at the age of eight | he would never be able to afford such a big house.
2 having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence : the dancers were technically very(very is not necessary) able.( you can also say " The dancers were technically Proficient. (instead of able)

At fox, okay that's correct, I use more Than one be

seem all of you have understood. then we are continuing with other topic.

About

Form : About + infinitive means going to very soon or just going to
e.g.
i was about to sleep when she came.
The four Reliances
1st,rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;
2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

Hendra Susanto

#12
10 June 2008, 12:06:22 PM
Quote from: FoxRockman on 10 June 2008, 12:00:21 PM
Quote from: Hendra Susanto on 10 June 2008, 11:56:24 AM
QuoteI am be able to teach you patiently.

be would not necessary


I think we should put "be" before "necessary" ;D


guess so but i don't think so ;D

Mr. Wei

#13
10 June 2008, 06:44:41 PM
*just standing and watching*

_/\_

Rina Hong

#14
11 June 2008, 01:23:41 PM
 :backtotopic:

About

make the example please..
The four Reliances
1st,rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;
2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions
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