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CAN AND CAN'T

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Modal Verbs

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Can, Can't

By Prof. Brenes 2021

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Can / Can't

Modal Verbs / Modal Auxiliaries / Auxiliaries

Can't: lack of ability or inability

Can: ability or skill

There are more modal verbs. We will focus on these now, and study others later. We may find other meanings for these as well.

POSITIVE SENTENCE: I can speak English. (I am able to speak English.) NEGATIVE SENTENCE: He can't / cannot swim. (He isn't able to swim.) YES/NO QUESTION: Can you dance? (Are you able to dance?) YES/NO ANSWER Yes, I can. / No, I can't. INFORMATION QUESTION: WHAT can you do? ANSWER: I can dance, sing, and cook delicious food.

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Rules of thumb

Modals come BEFORE the SIMPLE form of the verb. Modals CANNOT be changed.

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Prof. Brenes 2021