Question

Reuben could not ask his father for money (Use be able to )

Answer 1

⭐Reuben could not be able to ask his father for money .

Answer 2

Question :-- Reuben could not ask his father for money (Use be able to )

Answer :-- Reuben would not have the capacity to request cash to his dad.

or,

→ Reuben was not able to ask his father for money.

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→ Be able to :- Its a phrase .

Meaning :- If you are able to do something, you have skills or qualities which make it possible for you to do it. or you have enough freedom, power, time, or money to do it.

Examples :-

→ The older child should be able to prepare a simple meal.

→ The company say they're able to keep pricing competitive.

→ They seemed able to work together very efficiently.

→ You'll be able to read in peace.

→ Have you been able to have any kind of contact ?