D1 Can vs Be able to

Question 1

요즘 잠을 통 못 자.

Answer 1

I can’t sleep well these days.(x)
I haven’t been able to sleep well these days.

Question 2

요즘 통 책을 못 읽고 있어.

Answer 2

I can’t read books these days.(x)
I haven’t been able to read books these days.

Question 3

요즘 통 외식을 못하고 있어.

Answer 3

I can’t eat out these days.(x)
I haven’t been able to eat out these days.

Question 4

요즘 책장에서 책 한 권 꺼낼수가 없어.

Answer 4

I haven’t been able to get a book off my shelf.

Question 5

요즘 통 같이 일을 못했죠.

Answer 5

We haven’t been able to work together.

Question 6

Can/Could : 일반적인 능력( ~ 하는 방법을 알다. ~ 할 줄 안다.)
Be/was able to : 구체적 능력/1회성 능력(해냈다)

Question 7

내가 기차역애 늦게 도착했는데 기차를 탈 수 있었어.

Answer 7

I arrived at the station late but I was able to catch the train.

I could catch the train.(x) 기차 타는 방법을 알았다

Question 8

지하철에 사람이 많았는데 자리를 잡을 수 있었어.

Answer 8

There are many people out subway, but I was able to get a seat.

I could get a seat. 자리를 차지하는 방법을 알았어

Question 9

난 수전을 고칠 수 있었어.

Answer 9

I can fix the faucet.
I am able to fix the faucet.

Question 10

내가 수전을 다 고쳐서, 이젠 괜찮아.

Answer 10

I was able to fix the faucet, and it’s fine.

I could fix the faucet.(x) 수전을 고치는 방법을 알았어.