Can you see it?

Meaning: This question asks if you are able to notice or observe something.

Choice of Words: Can is used to ask about someone's ability to do something. You is the person being asked the question. See means to use your eyes to notice something. It refers to something that has already been mentioned or is understood by both the speaker and the listener.

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Do you notice it?

Meaning: This means to ask if you have become aware of something. It's like saying, Have you become aware of this thing?

Choice of Words: Do is a helping verb that is used to ask a question. You is the person or people who are being asked the question. Notice is a verb that means to become aware of something. It is a pronoun that refers to something that has already been mentioned or is understood. When you put these words together, "Do you notice it?" is a question that asks if you have become aware of something.

Are you able to spot it?

Meaning: This means to ask if you have the skill or ability to see or notice something. It's like saying, Do you have the skill or ability to see or notice this thing?

Choice of Words: Are is a helping verb that is used to ask a question. You is the person or people who are being asked the question. Able is an adjective that means to have the skill or ability to do something. To is a preposition that is used to introduce an infinitive. Spot is a verb that means to see or notice something. It is a pronoun that refers to something that has already been mentioned or is understood. When you put these words together, "Are you able to spot it?" is a question that asks if you have the skill or ability to see or notice something.

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