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can - can't - could
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Introduction
In English, can and could are used to
express ability (I can run quickly) and
requests (Can you help me carry the
bag?).
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"Can" Examples:
a. I can speak English.
Ability Formation:
Positive: Subject + CAN + Verb
We use can to show something is possible Negative: Subject + CAN'T + Verb
(cheetahs can run fast), and to show that we
know how to do something (he can run 10km NOTE: "Can" can be exchanged by "able
in one hour). We use can’t to show that to"
something is not possible and that we don’t I can swin/am able to swin.
know how to do something (pigs can’t fly).
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He can drive.
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here?
tomorrow?
Other uses of
can and could
5. Possibility
1. Request The florist can deliver the bouquet
Can you help me? early.
Can you tell me the way to the museum? My friend can visit me this week.
Can you come here a minute please?
Note: can is not normal used to
2. Permissions describe future possibility in the
Can I use your cell phone? positive form.
Can I take a day off?
Can I smoke here? INCORRECT: It can rain tomorrow.
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