The verb Сan: expressing ability

1. The verb CAN: expressing ability

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2. 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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3.

* In NEGATIVE sentences
+ CANNOT + BFV
or 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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4.

*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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5. Prohibition signs

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6. Can I park? No, I can’t park

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7. Can I park over there? Yes, you can

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8. How fast can I drive by this roads? I can drive at 25 K/h

How fast can I drive by
this roads?
I can Free
drive
at
25
K/h
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9. Can I smoke in this Pub? No, you can´t

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10. Can I smoke in this restaurant? Yes, you can smoke in the smokers’ area

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11. Can I talk here? Remember, you can’t talk in the library

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12.

What can you do really well?
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13. Listen to Tina and Complete the chart. Put or

Tina can’t cook. Can you?
Listen to Tina and Complete the chart. Put
Can…?
Tina
or
you
Drive a car
Speak
French
Speak
Italian
cook
Play tennis
ski
swim
Play the
piano
Use a
computer
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