CAN - CANT

Students:
Bravo Daz Fiorella
Carmen Vlez Gloria
Carranza sosa Iris
Salazar Chvez Tatiana
Zavaleta Reyes Luisa

Teacher:
Margarita Ins Morales Alva
THE USE OF MODAL VERB: "CAN - CAN'T"

The verb "CAN" means "POWER",

this verb is used to express ability, to
say something is possible, to ask for
or give permission and to offer things.
 STRUCTURE
AFFIRMATIVE
Subject + can + verb + complement
EXAMPLE
I can swim very well

She can come to the party

We can make lunch today

NEGATIVE
Subject + can't + verb + complement
EXAMPLE
I can't speak French

He can't eat sugar

They can't win the championship

INTERROGATIVE
Can + subject + verb + complement?
EXAMPLE
Can you play the guitar?
Yes, you can / No, you can't

Can he run fast?

Yes, he can / No, he can't

Can they help me?

Yes, they can / No, they can't
We can also ask questions using Wh- interrogative, like this:

Wh + can + subject + verb + complement?

EXAMPLE
Where can he go on vacation?
What can you study?
When can you come?
The verb can present four expressions
1. - Possibility of certain events.
2. - The ability or capacity of people /
things.
3. - To ask / give permission.
4. - To ask / offer things.
POSSIBILITY OF CERTAIN EVENTS
EXAMPLE
I can go to the market in the afternoon

She cant come to the party tonight

Can you arrive early today?

 THE ABILITY OR CAPACITY
OF PEOPLE / THINGS
They can play the piano
EXAMPLE
He cant cook

Can she drive a standard car?

TO REQUEST/ GIVE PERMISSION
EXAMPLE
TO REQUEST TO GIVE
PERMISSION PERMISSION
Can she come with You can stay
me? They can visit their
Can I come in? gradparents
tomorrow
 TO REQUEST / OFFER THINGS
EXAMPLE
TO REQUEST TO OFFER
THINGS THINGS
Can you help me, Can I help you?
please? Can I take your
Can you work in our order?
team?