Modals for Ability and Permission
We use different forms for the different times
In the present.In the past. In the future.
In the present: CAN/ CAN’TI can drive. You can’t drive.
In the past: COULD/ COULDN’T I could drive when I was 19. My husband couldn’t drive when he was 19
In the future: WILL BE ABLE/ WON’T BE ABLE
You will be able to drive when you are 19. I won’t be able to drive when I’m 99
Modals for Ability and Permission
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Created on July 14, 2023
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Modals for Ability and Permission
We use different forms for the different times
In the present.In the past. In the future.
In the present: CAN/ CAN’TI can drive. You can’t drive.
In the past: COULD/ COULDN’T I could drive when I was 19. My husband couldn’t drive when he was 19
In the future: WILL BE ABLE/ WON’T BE ABLE You will be able to drive when you are 19. I won’t be able to drive when I’m 99