UNIT

8 Grammar 1 Can and can’t

A Complete the conversations.

1 A: Can your father draw / drawing?
B: No, but he can / can’t paint a picture.
2 A: Can bake your sister / Can your sister bake?
B: Yes, she can / can’t bake cakes. They’re delicious!
3 A: Can we go / goes to the mountain?
B: Sure. Paul can drives / drive.
4 A: Can they swimming / swim?
B: No, they can’t / can swim. They want to learn.
5 A: Can is / Can she play an instrument?
B: No, she can’t. / Yes, she can. She’s pretty good.
6 A: Speak can they / Can they speak another language?
B: Yes, / No, they can’t.

B Work with a partner. Take turns practicing the conversations from Exercise A.

C Write questions and answers about abilities. Then work with a partner and take turns asking and answering.
you ?
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your parents ?
.
your teacher ?
.
your friend ?
.

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