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Can 3ro 5to
The document discusses expressing ability and permission using the modal verbs "can" and "can't". It explains that "can" is used to express knowing how to do something, while "can't" or "cannot" expresses inability. Examples are provided of using "can" and "can't" followed by an infinitive verb. It also notes that "can" and "can't" are used to ask for and give permission. Finally, it states that "can" is used to ask someone to perform an action.
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Can 3ro 5to
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- 2. Expressing ability We usethe 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.
- 3. Read the followingsentences aloud.
- 4. My brother canplay the piano.
- 5. Michael Phelps canswim very well.
- 6. The girl canride a bike.
- 7. The babies can’tread.
- 8. He can’t run10 km.
- 9. Can dogs speak? No,they can’t.
- 10. Can cats climbtrees? Yes, they can.
- 11. Can you speakEnglish? we Yes, you can. I
- 12. Expressing permission We alsouse can /can’t to ask for and give permission.
- 13. Can I goto the toilet, please?
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- 15. Can I speakto Homer Simpson, please?
- 16. No, you can’t.He’s sleeping at the moment.
- 17. Questions And we use“can” to ask somebody to do something! Can you …….., please?
- 18. Can you closethe door, please?
- 19. Can you turnon the lights, please?
- 20. Can you passme some water, please?