Can & cant

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The verb CAN:expressing ability

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The structure:* In AFFIRMATIVE sentences+ CAN + BFV (Base Form Verb)

I can play the piano.She can take really good pictures.We can use the computer.You can speak English.

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* In NEGATIVE sentences + CANNOT + BFVor CAN´T I cannot play the guitar.

She cannot take good pictures.We cannot use the computer lab.

You cannot speak French.

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*In QUESTIONS:

CAN + + BFV. ?

Can you dance?Yes, I can.No, I can´t.

Can you ride a bike?Yes, I can.No, I can´t.

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Prohibition signs

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Can I park?

No, I can’t park

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Can I park over there?

Yes, you can

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How fast can I drive by this roads?

I can drive at 25 K/h

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Can I smoke in this Pub?

No, you can´t

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Can I smoke in this restaurant?

Yes, you can smoke in the smokers’ area

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Can I talk here?

Remember, you can’t talk in the library

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What can you do really well?

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Listen to Tina and Complete the chart. Put or

Tina can’t cook. Can you?

Can…? Tina you

Drive a car

Speak French

Speak Italian

cook

Play tennis

ski

swim

Play the piano

Use a computer