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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?