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Why we can't say "I will can"

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 19/01/2025, 02:23
English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

I will can or I will be able. What's correct?

A grammatical error involving the incorrect combination of modal auxiliary verbs.

Why do people make this mistake?

People make this error when trying to express future ability. They mistakenly combine "will" and "can", not realizing that in English, you cannot use two modal verbs together. Instead, the correct form to express future ability is "will be able to".

What is correct?

The correct expression is "I will be able to" instead of "I will can".

Examples of correct usage

  • I will be able to attend the meeting.
  • She will be able to help you tomorrow.
  • They will be able to finish the project on time.

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