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Rule "have the ability to (be able to, can)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: have the ability to (be able to, can)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool because its category is not active by default
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>can</suggestion>?
Category: Plain English (ID: PLAIN_ENGLISH)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The toddle has the ability to walk.
    Correction suggestion: can
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The toddle can walk.
ID: HAVE_THE_ABILITY_TO [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)