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Can can't general rules
The document discusses the usage of the modal verb "can" and its conjugations. It explains that "can" is used to talk about possibility, prohibition, ability, permission, and offers/requests. Examples are provided to illustrate how "can" is conjugated in the affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms for different subjects. It remains the same form across subjects unlike other verbs.
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Introduction to the words 'can' and 'can’t', indicating their basic meaning.
Explanation of 'can' as an auxiliary modal verb used for all subjects without adding 's'.
Demonstrates the affirmative forms of 'can' with various subjects.
Shows how to structure negative sentences using 'can’t'.
Illustrates how to form questions using 'can'.
Details the short positive responses with 'can'.
Provides information on short negative responses with 'can’t'.
Describes various uses of 'can' including possibility, prohibition, ability, and permission.
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Can can't general rules
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- 2. Can / Can’t Can is an auxiliary modal verb. Can is the same for all subjects. We don't add an 'S' in the third person (like other verbs) Examples: - He can see my neighbour in the garden. - They can play golf. - She can play golf . - I can play golf
- 3. AFFIRMATIVE Form : I You He She Can swim It We You They
- 4. NEGATIVE Form : I You He She Can’t swim It We They
- 5. INTERROGATIVE Form : I You He CAN She swim ? It We You They
- 6. Short answers : I You He She Can + Yes, It We They
- 7. Short answers: I You He She Can’t - No , It We They
- 8. Can / Can’t * We use 'can' to talk about 'possibility‘ / ‘prohibition’. Can you do that? You can’t smoke here. *We use 'can' to talk about ‘ability'. I can speak French / I can speak Italian I can drive / I can’t dance ballet *We use 'can' to ask for and give permission . Can I go to the bathroom? / Yes, you can. You can use my phone./ You can’t use my phone * We use 'can‘ in offers and requests Can you give me a hand? / Can you help me?