How to use 'be able to'

Be able to is a phrase used to talk about someone's ability or capacity to do something.

Here's how you can use it:

🔮 Affirmative Statements

Tanvi is able to speak four languages

fluently.

We were able to finish the project on time.

I will be able to attend the meeting

tomorrow.

🔮 Negative Statements

He is not able to lift such heavy weights.

I was not able to contact him yesterday.

She won't be able to come to the party

tonight.

🔮 Questions

Are you able to solve this problem?

Was she able to find her keys?

Will they be able to finish the report by Monday?

🔮 Affirmative Statements

She is able to speak four languages fluently.

They were able to finish the project on time.

We will be able to attend the meeting

tomorrow.
🔮 Negative Statements

He is not able to lift such heavy weights.
I was not able to contact her yesterday.
They won't be able to come to the party

tonight.
🔮 Questions
Are you able to solve this problem?
Was she able to find her keys?
Will they be able to finish the report by 

Friday?

In all these cases, be able to is used to express capability or possibility. is a phrase used to talk about someone's ability or capacity to do something.