MODAL VERB CAN

-Use can to express possibility, ability or permission.

-Use can’t to express impossibility.

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He can walk to the He can’t walk to the Can he walk to the
bookstore. bookstore. bookstore?
Yes, he can.
No, he can’t.
She can run fast. She can’t run fast. Can she run fast?
Yes, she can.
No, she can’t.

CAN OR CAN’T? Use simple present when possible.

1. I CAN only speak English. I DON’T KNOW (not/know) any other languages.

2. What sports CAN you play?

3. A dog CAN be your best friend.

4. Open-minded individuals CAN often foresee possibilities, while narrow-minded people

CAN’T predict the future very well.

5. Fish CAN’T survive outside the water.

6. CAN you cook?

7. Denis DOESN’T WANT (not want) to go swimming with us because she CAN’T swim.

8. It IS (be) really dark here. I CAN’T see anything.

9. Parking your car here IS (be) against the rules; you CAN’T park here.

10. A cheetah CAN run very fast.

11. CAN you help me?

12. I CAN’T do my homework because it IS (be) too difficult.

13. A baby CAN’T drive a car.

14. The letters ARE (be) very small. I CAN’T read anything.