Can and can't express present skills and general ability. Base form of verb must follow modal verbs. Could and couldn't indicate past abilities
Ability means power or capacity to do something well. Can refer to physical, mental, financial, or legal capabilities. Can denote natural or acquired skills or aptitudes
Social work education aims to prepare qualified professionals for client systems interventions. Education is structured around knowledge, skill, and value trinomas. Social work education is influenced by national, regional, and local contexts
Ability is innate, like verbal communication, while capability combines skills and knowledge. Capabilities encompass abilities and are broader than abilities. Capabilities are long-term strategic, while abilities are short-term individual competencies. Capabilities are context-specific and develop through learning, unlike innate abilities
Capability refers to innate or learned qualities enabling task performance. Capacity denotes maximum work amount that can be handled at given time. Capability focuses on quality of work, while capacity measures quantity
"Can" expresses ability, possibility, permission, and willingness. Can be used in various contexts like swimming, singing, dancing