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B D Finch Jan 30, 2015:

Context Both versions are perfectly correct, but there is a subtle difference of emphasis and the choice is impossible to make without the context, including the writer's intention in making the statement. Style would also be an important consideration.

acetran Jan 30, 2015:

With Danik and David

Victoria Britten Jan 30, 2015:

With Jack and Charles - in the absence of further context.

Charles Davis Jan 30, 2015:

With Jack I also find "can" more natural here.

Jack Doughty Jan 30, 2015:

I don't agree in this case "Can" is shorter, neater and means the same. But both are perfectly correct.

David Hollywood Jan 30, 2015:

able is the perfect word here

Danik 2014 Jan 30, 2015:

I prefer the option that uses "able". It sounds more fluent to me.