for you to read

[Anonymous]

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.

 

[Red5]

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.

:hi:

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. ;-)