The Modal Verb CAN

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MODAL VERBS CAN

Presentation

Start

4- Superpower #2 - Possibility

3- Superpower #1 - Ability

2- What is 'CAN'?

1- Introduction

index

7- 'CAN' in action

5- Superpower #3 - Permission

8- Conclusion

9- Q&A

Introduction

IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS CAN?

SUPERPOWER #1: ABILITY

01

Things we are able to do EX.: I can swim like a fish I can play rugby very well I can jump very high

SUPERPOWER #2: POSSIBILITY

02

It is used to talk about what is possibile EX.: You can become a unicorn for Halloween You can try to reach the top of the mountain on foot

SUPERPOWER #3: PERMISSION

03

It is used to grant permission EX.: You can eat another cookie Can I go to the toilet, please?

Q&A

CONCLUSION

• Can is used for: abilities, possibilities and permissions

• Can is used for ALL subjects

• Can is always followed by the BASE FORM of a verb

• The negative of can is CANNOT or CAN'T (followed by the base form)

• CAN and CAN'T are different

• To ask questions: CAN + SUBJ.+ BASE FORM+....?

WHAT IS CAN?

ABILITY

POSSIBILITY

PERMISSION

Everyone can become famous

Spiderman CAN climb a building

Can I get a drumroll, please?

'CAN' IN ACTION

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