C-A-N-

Modal verb: can

 We use can to say something is possible or

allowed or that somebody has the ability to do
something.
 Traduccion??
 The uses of Modal verbs
Modal verbs Functions Examples

  Express:  
- She can drive a formula 1 car
Can - Ability
- Request - Can I use your wrench?
- Offer - Can I fix your car?
-Permission - You can take the car to your
house
   
Can is used to make requests.
 Can you pass me the lever,
please?
 A: yes, I can.

 Can I charge the battery now?

 A: no, you can´t

 Can you connect the fuses to the

panel?
 A: yes, I can
 CAN
Indicate abilities, posibilities and imposibiliites.

I can hear the noise of the car.

The Mechanic can see you at 3.00

Can you check the air filter?

I can’t repair a motorbike.

The shock absorber can't cost more than 7.000 chilean pesos.
Affirmative form
 Subject + Modal + main verb +
Complement.

 I can lock the car with the remote

 EX:
Negative form
 Subject + Modal + not + main verb +
Complement.

 You can´t have the car in the garage for 2

weeks.

 EX:
Question form
 Modal + Subject + main verb +
Complement?

 Can we see under the car in the pit?

 EX:
 Wh – hw Questions
 What can you do with the burned spark plugs?
 A:
 Where can I put the old oil from the carter?
 A:
 When can you have my car ready?
 A:
 Who can tight the nuts with the clamps?
 A
 How can you change a light bulb from the rear
part of the car?
 A: