M maoyueh Member Joined May 28, 2011 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language Chinese Home Country Taiwan Current Location Taiwan Aug 13, 2011 #1 Which of the following sentences is correct? Thank you sincerely. A. This book is able to improve your English. B. This book can improve your English.
Which of the following sentences is correct? Thank you sincerely. A. This book is able to improve your English. B. This book can improve your English.
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Aug 13, 2011 #2 It doesn't matter whether the subject is animate or inanimate, but here I would use can.