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I. Formula.

You just need two elements:


1) Modal auxiliary verb CAN
Can + simple form verb
2) Simple form verb.

II. Use. The modal auxiliary CAN is used for the following situations:
1) To express abilities or talents.
→ Bono, from U2, can play the harmonica.
2) To express possibilities.
→ Madonna can win a new Grammy.

4) Check the syntax of the following structures:


1- Affirmative Sentence = Deep Blue can play chess against Garry Kasparov.
2- Yes / No Question = Can Deep Blue play chess against Garry Kasparov?
3- Wh Question = When can Deep Blue play chess against Garry Kasparov?
4- Negative Sentence = Deep Blue can’t play chess against Garry Kasparov.

1. Rewrite the following sentences in the correct order. Pay attention to the punctuation.
a) you / ? / five / can / languages / in / and / read / write
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b) Lopej / English / speak / can’t / . / Mr.
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c) break / can / a / ? / have / we / when / coffee
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d) videogames / my / grandpa / . / play / with / can / my
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