CAN / CAN’T Let’s learn.

 CAN is a modal verb.

 CAN / CAN’T are the same for all persons ( I, you, he, she, etc.)

I. AFFIRMATIVE FORM

I
You
He
She can play the piano very well.
It
base form
We
You
They

Examples:
1. Albert can ride a horse.
base form
2. My cousin can dance very well.
base form
II. NEGATIVE FORM
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I
can’t
You
He
She can’t drive a car.
It
base form
We
You
They

Examples:

1. I can’t play golf.

base form

2. My uncle can’t drive a Ferrari.

base form
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I
you
he
she
Can it write poems ?
we base form
you
they
Short answers
Examples:
+ Yes, I can.
1. Can you ride a horse ?
base form - No, I can’t.

+ Yes, they can.

2. Can your cousins play chess ?
base form - No, they can’t.

3. Can your brother-in-law speak Russian ? + Yes, he can.

base form - No, he can’t.
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I. ABILITY

Examples:

1. I can speak five languages very well.

2. I can’t play golf.
3. My sister-in-law can sing, but she can’t dance.

II. POSSIBILITY

Examples:

1. I can come to your party on Saturday.

2. I can see you tonight.

3. I can come on Monday, but I can’t come on Saturday.

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III. PROHIBITION

Examples:

1. You can’t park here.

2. You can’t talk in the library.
3. You can’t eat in the classroom.

IV. PERMISSION

Examples:

1. Can I open the window ?

2. Can I go to the bathroom, please ?

3. Can I talk to you now ?