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Understanding "Can" for Ability and Permission

The document discusses the uses of "can" and "can't" to express ability and permission. 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 to talk about ability. It also explains that "can" and "can't" are used to ask for and give permission. Finally, it notes that "can" is used to make requests by asking someone to do something.

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Understanding "Can" for Ability and Permission

The document discusses the uses of "can" and "can't" to express ability and permission. 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 to talk about ability. It also explains that "can" and "can't" are used to ask for and give permission. Finally, it notes that "can" is used to make requests by asking someone to do something.

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Can /cant

ABILITY
PERMISSION

Expressing ability
We use the modal verb Can to express that we
know how to do something.
The negative form is cant or cannot (more
formal).
Can and cant are always followed by a verb in
the infinitive.

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 cant read.

He cant run 10 km.

Can dogs speak?

No, they cant.

Can cats climb trees?

Yes, they can.

Can you speak English?

we
Yes, you can.
I

Expressing permission

We also use can /cant to ask

for and give permission.

Can I go to the toilet, please?

Yes, you can.

Can I speak to Homer Simpson, please?

No, you cant. Hes sleeping at the moment.

Requests

And we use can to ask


somebody to do something!
Can you .., please?

Can you close the door, please?

Can you turn on the lights, please?

Can you pass me some water, please?

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