Grammar Summary

Can / Can’t
Can means being able to do something.
Can’t (cannot) means not being able to do something.

For example: He can paint beautiful pictures.

Cheetahs can run very fast.

My sister, Amy can’t speak English.

Can
Subject Base Verb Examples
Can’t

I swim I can swim very well.

You climb You can climb the tree. It is

not very high.

He can carry He can carry heavy objects

because he’s very strong.
can’t
She play She can’t play the piano very
well.

It communicate A parrot can communicate

with people.

We do We can’t do our homework.

We need your help.

You fix You can’t fix the bike. Let’s

call a mechanic.

They cook They can’t cook, so they

always eat out.

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 QUESTION FORMS

Yes/No Questions

Can
Subject Base Verb Examples
Can't

Can she play a musical

I play instrument?
Can we
Can't you dance Can’t he dance well?
they fly
he use Can ostriches fly?
she
it Can your grandparents use
the Internet?

Wh- Questions

Wh- Can
Subject Base Verb Examples
questions Can't

Which sports can you play

What I play well?
When we
Which can you speak What languages can he
What time can't they speak?
How he see
she How far can eagles see?
it

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