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jueves, 2 de febrero de 2012
examples can - can`t
how can you use this modal verb
Can
"Can" is one of the most commonly used modal verbs in English. It can be used to express ability or opportunity, to request or offer permission, and to show possibility or impossibility.Examples:
- I can ride a horse. ability
- We can stay with my brother when we are in Paris. opportunity
- She cannot stay out after 10 PM. permission
- Can you hand me the stapler? request
- Any child can grow up to be president. possibility
Structure of Can
subject + can + main verb + complementThe main verb is always the bare infinitive (infinitive without "to").
subject | auxiliary verb | main verb | ||
+ | I | can | play | tennis. |
- | He | cannot | play | tennis. |
can't | ||||
? | Can | you | play | tennis? |
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