What does it mean?
Use can to say someone is able to do something, something is possible, or someone has permission. Use can't when the answer is no.
I can swim.
She can't drive.
Can we go outside?
It can be hot in July.
Ask: ability, possibility, or permission?
AbilityAli can ride a bike.He is able to do it.
PossibilityIt can rain in winter.It is possible.
PermissionCan I use your pencil?Asking if it is allowed.
Use can for things people are able to do.
I can read Arabic.I know how to read it.Able to do it.
Maha can draw well.She has the skill.Ability.
They can't swim.They are not able to swim.Negative ability.
Use can when something is possible.
WeatherIt can be very hot in summer.It is possible.
PlacesThe road can be busy after school.It sometimes happens.
ProblemsToo much noise can make learning hard.It may happen.
Time words can help.
Ability cluesswim, speak, read, play, lift, solveSkill or power.
Permission cluesCan I...? Can we...? Can she...?Asking if allowed.
Possibility cluessometimes, maybe, can be, can happenSomething is possible.
Can forms.
AffirmativeI can run.
She can sing.can + base verb
She can sing.can + base verb
NegativeI cannot run.
He can't sing.cannot / can't + base verb
He can't sing.cannot / can't + base verb
QuestionCan you run?
Can they sing?Can + subject + base verb?
Can they sing?Can + subject + base verb?
Permission forms.
Ask politelyCan I sit here?
Can we play now?Permission question.
Can we play now?Permission question.
AllowYes, you can.
You can use my pen.Permission given.
You can use my pen.Permission given.
Do not allowNo, you can't.
You can't run here.Permission refused.
You can't run here.Permission refused.
Same word, different meaning.
I can swim.I am able to swim.Ability.
It can be cold at night.It is possible.Possibility.
Can I swim now?Am I allowed?Permission.
Use the base verb after can.
CorrectShe can play football.can + base verb.
CorrectHe can't speak French.can't + base verb.
Not correctShe can plays.
He can't speaking.Do not add -s or -ing.
He can't speaking.Do not add -s or -ing.
Choose the correct form.
I ___ across the pool.
Choose the correct form.
Maha is six. She ___ a car.
Choose the correct question.
___ I use your pencil?
Which sentence shows possibility?
Choose the best sentence.
Which sentence asks for permission?
Choose the best sentence.
Fill five blanks.
Choose can or can't. Think about ability, possibility, or permission.
Ali English and Arabic.
This box is too heavy. I it.
I open the window?
The beach crowded on Friday.
You in the library.
Mixed question types of 5
Answer all five. Then tap Finish test to see your result sheet.
1. Sentence completion
Sara ___ very fast.
2. MCQ
Which sentence asks for permission?
3. Type the answer
We ___ shout in class.
4. Type the answer
The desert ___ cold at night.
5. MCQ
Which question is correct?
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