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for you to read
These are books for you to read.
Does this sentence mean:
a-These are books that you have to read.
b-These are books that you can read.
c-Depends on the context.
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Re: for you to read

Originally Posted by
navi These are books for you to read.
Does this sentence mean:
a-These are books that you have to read.
b-These are books that you can read.
c-Depends on the context.

I would say C, it depends on the context - ie: both are correct.
HAVE TO is a demand which leaves no option, but CAN allows a degree of decision to be made about whether you will or not.
As regards B, I would offer These are books you can read as an alternative.
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