B Modal Verbs Can and Could (to talk about abilities)

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We can use can (for present) and (could) for past to talk about abilities. The form of the modal verbs are very simple. All the
verbs go with the same modal verb plus the infinitive without “to”.
Example:
Maria can play the piano very well. (Maria has the ability of playing the piano)
They can play soccer.
I can speak English.
** Can y Could se utiliza para describir acciones referentes a habilidades. La forma es muy simple ya que va con una sola
conjugación para todoas las personas. Can es para describir habilidades en el tiempo presente y Could para habilidades en el
pasado.
Positive and Negative form (Modal Verb Can/could)

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Figura 1
Modal Verb Subject Infinitivo without
to
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CAN / COULD
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he
she
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VERB – Simple
form (DANCE)
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| it
| we |
you
they

d Ejemplos:

1) Can you play the guitar?

2) Can your sister speak French?
3) Can they dance salsa?
**BONUS
En el básico solo quiero que se enfoquen en usar can y could para describir habilidades pero can y could tambien pueden ser
usados para pedir favores. En este caso Can = Could
Ejemplo:

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1) Can / Could you open the door please?
2) Can /Could they bring more beers?

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 Short Answers
Yes, ( I you he she it we they) can/could – No ,( I you he she it we they ) can’t/couldn’t
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