Question

He could see Mrs. Adis stooping over the fire. (Use 'be able to')​

Answer 1

Answer:

He was able to see Mrs. Adis stopping over the fire.

Explanation:

be able to -

When we want to use 'be able to' in the given sentence do the following changes -

• first identify the tense-
• if the given sentence is in present tense or if there is use of can in given sentence we should use present tense helping verb.

• If the given sentence is in padt tense or if there is use of could in we should use past tense helping verb.

examples -

I can draw picture.

I am able to draw picture.

I could draw picture.

I was able to draw picture.