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— 3 Uses of ‘Can’ —
Today we’re going to talk about a word with lots of different uses: can.
I can play the guitar. This is the first way that we can use can – to talk about ability. For example: I can speak Spanish, but I can’t fly.
Let’s look at another use of can. Can I open the window, Elly?
Elly
No, you can’t! It’s too cold!
James
Oh, OK! In this example, can is used to ask for or give permission to do something. Can I go for lunch, Elly?
Elly
Yes, of course you can, James!
Oh, thank you!
Learning a language can be difficult. In this final example, can is used to talk about possibility. Elly, take a jacket. It can get cold at night!
OK! Thanks, James!
This means that sometimes it is cold, but sometimes it isn’t. So there we have it. Can can be used for ability, permission, and possibility. Now you can use can too. See you next time!
Summary and Examples:
Modal Verb
Can is a modal verb. This means it doesn’t change its form regardless of time or subject pronoun. It is always followed by a bare infinitive verb.
For example:
I can go.
You can’t go.
Can he go?
She can go.
It can’t go.
We can go.
They can’t go.
Ability
Can is often used to talk about an ability or something we are or aren’t able to do.
For example:
I can speak Spanish but I can’t fly.
I don’t think I can afford that much money.
He can’t admit how he feels. But he loves you.
Permission
Can is also frequently used to ask or give permission to do something – or say that something is forbidden.
For example:
Can I go for lunch?
You can’t smoke here, I’m afraid.
Tell her she can leave as soon as she’s finished.
Possibility
Can is also used to say that something is possible or impossible.
For example:
It can get cold at night.
They can’t be 60! They look so young.
Give John space when he gets home. He can be a bit grumpy after work.
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