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904: 09/10(火)08:47 AAS
Correct my sentence into natural English. Some people prefer topics that are available free of charge because they can't earn any money.

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Your sentence is almost perfect, but here's a slightly more natural version:

"Some people prefer topics that are free because they aren’t able to earn any money."

This version simplifies "available free of charge" to "free," which is more common in everyday speech, and uses "aren’t able to" for a slightly smoother flow.

You said:
What is the difference in this case between can't and aren't able to?

ChatGPT
In most cases, "can't" and "aren't able to" have similar meanings, both expressing an inability to do something. However, there are subtle differences in tone and formality:

"Can't":

Shorter, more casual, and direct.
Common in everyday speech.
It often conveys a more immediate or general inability.
Example: "I can't go to the party."

"Aren't able to":

Slightly more formal and softer in tone.
Can sound more polite or nuanced.
It can emphasize the external circumstances or the overall inability rather than an immediate one.
Example: "I’m not able to attend the event."

In your sentence:
"can't earn any money" sounds more conversational and straightforward.
"aren’t able to earn any money" feels a bit more formal and could imply a broader or ongoing inability.
Both are correct, so the choice depends on the tone you want to set.

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