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    The document provides lessons on abilities and how to talk about things one can and cannot do using modal verbs. It introduces the modal verb "can" to express ability, and "cannot" or "can't" to express inability. Examples are given of using "can" and "can't" in sentences, and students are asked to write sentences about activities they can and can't do using "but" to connect the sentences.

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    The document provides lessons on abilities and how to talk about things one can and cannot do using modal verbs. It introduces the modal verb "can" to express ability, and "cannot" or "can't" to express inability. Examples are given of using "can" and "can't" in sentences, and students are asked to write sentences about activities they can and can't do using "but" to connect the sentences.

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    Lesson 1: Abilities. Vocabulary : Abilities. Grammar : Can for ability.

    y. Speaking : Talking about things you can do and can`t do.

    Lic. Angie Katherine Buitrn Fernndez

    ITS MY BIRTHDAY AND IM HAVING A PARTY!

    July 6th 9:00 p.m. 446 Alondras Avenue.

    Play chess

    Use a computer
    Dance

    Speak chinese drive

    swim cook

    We use the modal verb CAN to talk about one`s abilities. CAN is always followed by the base form of the verb.

    Subject + CAN + Verb + Complement Sara can use the computer.


    CANNOT or CAN`T is the negative form of CAN.

    Subject + CANNOT/CAN`T + Verb + Complement Jose Luis can`t speak Jananese.

    I can cook very well, but I cant drive.

    Write sentences about which of these activities you can or can`t do. Use but to connect your sentences.

    I can dance, but I can`t play chess.

    Drive a car Speak another language Use a computer Cook Italian food swim sing in Chinese draw ride a motorcycle take pictures talk backwards

    hold my breath for two minutes. work for ten hours straight play the guitar dance for three hours. fix things play a sport do magic tricks speak in public solve math problems take care of kids.

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