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    This document discusses the modal verb "can" in English. It explains that can is used with other verbs to express ability, permission, or possibility. It states that can goes before the verb and only has one form, and provides examples of using can in the affirmative, negative, and in yes/no questions.

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    This document discusses the modal verb "can" in English. It explains that can is used with other verbs to express ability, permission, or possibility. It states that can goes before the verb and only has one form, and provides examples of using can in the affirmative, negative, and in yes/no questions.

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    This document discusses the modal verb "can" in English. It explains that can is used with other verbs to express ability, permission, or possibility. It states that can goes before the verb and only has one form, and provides examples of using can in the affirmative, negative, and in yes/no questions.

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    See Explanation 7/06/16 9:53 a.m.

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    MODALS and SEMI-MODALS: CAN

    USE:
    The Modal CAN is used with verbs and adds a special meaning. Like most Modals, CAN has more than one meaning.

    MEANING:
    "Joe can speak French." (ABILITY)
    "You can leave early." (PERMISSION)
    "It can be hot here." (POSSIBILITY)

    FORM:
    Like other Modals, CAN goes before the verb and only has one form.

    AFFIRMATIVE
    [CAN + VERB]
    John can swim quickly.
    You can go to the movies with your friends.

    NEGATIVE
    [CAN + NOT + VERB]
    Diane can't swim.
    Beth cannot meet us tonight.

    YES/NO QUESTIONS
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    [CAN Window + VERB + REST OF SENTENCE]
    + SUBJECT

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