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    This document discusses the uses of the modal verbs "can" and "can't" to express ability and permission. It notes that "can" is used to express knowing how to do something, while "can't" or "cannot" expresses inability. Examples are given of using "can" and "can't" followed by verbs to talk about abilities. The document also explains that "can" and "can't" are used to ask for and give permission. Finally, it mentions using "can" to make polite requests by following it with "you" and a verb.

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    This document discusses the uses of the modal verbs "can" and "can't" to express ability and permission. It notes that "can" is used to express knowing how to do something, while "can't" or "cannot" expresses inability. Examples are given of using "can" and "can't" followed by verbs to talk about abilities. The document also explains that "can" and "can't" are used to ask for and give permission. Finally, it mentions using "can" to make polite requests by following it with "you" and a verb.

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    Abilities Can

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    This document discusses the uses of the modal verbs "can" and "can't" to express ability and permission. It notes that "can" is used to express knowing how to do something, while "can't" or "cannot" expresses inability. Examples are given of using "can" and "can't" followed by verbs to talk about abilities. The document also explains that "can" and "can't" are used to ask for and give permission. Finally, it mentions using "can" to make polite requests by following it with "you" and a verb.

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    Can

    /can’t
    ABILITY
    PERMISSION
    Expressing ability

    We use the modal verb “Can” to express that we


    know how to do something.
    The negative form is “can’t” or “cannot” (more
    formal).
    “Can” and “can’t” are always followed by a
    verb in
    the infinitive.
    Read the following sentences aloud.
    My brother can play the piano.
    Michael Phelps can swim very well.
    The girl can ride a bike.
    The babies can’t read.
    He can’t run 10 km.
    Can dogs speak?

    No, they
    can’t.
    Can cats climb trees?

    Yes, they
    can.
    Can you speak English?

    we
    Yes you
    , can.
    I
    Expressing permission

    We also use can /can’t to ask for


    and give permission.
    Can I go to the toilet, please?
    Yes, you can.
    Can I speak to Homer Simpson, please?
    No, you can’t. He’s sleeping at the moment.
    Requests

    And we use “can” to ask


    somebody to do something!
    Can you …….., please?
    Can you close the door, please?
    Can you turn on the lights, please?
    Can you pass me some water, please?

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