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Institución Educativa Particular
«Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe»
CAN – CAN’T
Mrs. Anabel Montes - English teacher
Expressing ability:
We use the modal verb “Can” to express that we know how to do something. The negative form is “can’t” or “cannot” (more formal). “Can” and “can’t” are always followed by a verb in the infinitive.
Example:
Read the following sentences aloud.
My brother can play the piano.
Michael Phelps can swim very well.
The girl can ride a bike.
The babies can’t read.
He can’t run 10 km.
Can dogs speak?
No, they can’t.
Can cats climb trees?
Yes, they can.
Can you speak English?
weYes, you can.
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Expressing permission
We also use can /can’t to ask for and give permission.
Example:
Can I go to the toilet, please?
Yes, you can.
Can I speak to Homer Simpson, please?
No, you can’t. He’s sleeping at the moment.
Questions
And we use “can” to ask somebody to do something!
-Can you …….., please?Example:
Can you close the door, please?
Can you turn on the lights, please?
Can you pass me some water, please?