The WILSONS 3
Lesson 12
activities
1. Can / Could / Be able to – Ability • I can swim. (= I am able to swim now / in general.) • When I was five, I could ride a bike. • I will be able to visit you tomorrow. (future ability) • She has been able to learn French quickly. (present perfect ability)
2. Can / Could / May – Requests & Permission • Can I go to the toilet? (informal) • Could I borrow your pen? (more formal) • May I leave early today? (very formal) • You can play outside. (informal) • You may start the exam. (formal) • Can you help me? (informal requests) • Could you open the window? (polite request)
3. MUST / HAVE TO – Obligation & Prohibition • You must do your homework. (= I say so / strong rule - Strong obligation from the speaker or rules.) • I must call my mother. (Used for personal conviction.) • I have to wear a uniform at school. (= school rules - Obligation comes from outside rules or necessity.) • You don’t have to come early. (= It’s not required - Means no obligation / not necessary) • You mustn’t run in the corridor. (= It is forbidden - Strong prohibition)
The WILSONS 3 Lesson 12
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The WILSONS 3
Lesson 12
activities
1. Can / Could / Be able to – Ability • I can swim. (= I am able to swim now / in general.) • When I was five, I could ride a bike. • I will be able to visit you tomorrow. (future ability) • She has been able to learn French quickly. (present perfect ability)
2. Can / Could / May – Requests & Permission • Can I go to the toilet? (informal) • Could I borrow your pen? (more formal) • May I leave early today? (very formal) • You can play outside. (informal) • You may start the exam. (formal) • Can you help me? (informal requests) • Could you open the window? (polite request)
3. MUST / HAVE TO – Obligation & Prohibition • You must do your homework. (= I say so / strong rule - Strong obligation from the speaker or rules.) • I must call my mother. (Used for personal conviction.) • I have to wear a uniform at school. (= school rules - Obligation comes from outside rules or necessity.) • You don’t have to come early. (= It’s not required - Means no obligation / not necessary) • You mustn’t run in the corridor. (= It is forbidden - Strong prohibition)