The Evolution of English Suffixes

The Evolution of English Suffixes

Knowledge Sharing: The Evolution of Suffixes 1. -ble Tool Suffix, capable of, suitable for… <PIE *dhlo Phonetic Change Process: -ble<-fle (fricative > glottal fricative)<-sle<-thle<-dhle e.g. cable 电缆, reliable From Middle English, borrowed from Old French -able, from Latin -ābilis, from -a- or -i- -bilis (“capable or worthy of being acted upon”), from Proto-Indo-European i-stem form … Read more

The Ultimate Explanation of Modal Verb: Can

The Ultimate Explanation of Modal Verb: Can

Education | Reading | Life | Growth Written by Chen Deyong In the previous section, we discussed the 7 groups of modal verbs that are essential for middle school English. In this article, we will delve deeper into the usage of these modal verbs.Today, let’s first take a look at the usage of the most … Read more

Usage Points of the Modal Verb Can

Usage Points of the Modal Verb Can

The modal verb can is frequently used in English, and its main usages and points of focus include: 1. Expressing Ability In this case, can means “to be able to”. In negative sentences, simply add not after can, and in interrogative sentences, move can to the beginning of the sentence. For example: Affirmative: She can … Read more

Mastering The Use Of The Modal Verb Can

Mastering The Use Of The Modal Verb Can

|Learning|Life|Education|Growth| Anonymous Hard work and knowledge are the most beautiful lovers. This is a learning platform We believe you will grow with us The key grammar of Unit 1 in the People’s Education Edition of Grade 7 English is the use of modal verbs. Common modal verbs include can/could/be able to, may/might, must/have to, need, … Read more

Grammar Station: Special Uses of Modal Verb Can You Didn’t Know

Grammar Station: Special Uses of Modal Verb Can You Didn't Know

When it comes to the usage of can, some might say, it’s simple; it is a modal verb meaning “can, may, or be able to”? So easy. Actually, it’s not that simple. can [kæn] aaux.can;be able to;able to;may Besides the meanings mentioned above, can also… vt.to seal something in a jar for preservation n.can;container;food can … Read more

Usage of Can, May, Must for Speculation in English

Usage of Can, May, Must for Speculation in English

1、can/may/must for Speculation can, may, must can all be used to express speculation, but their meanings and usages differ. must has the strongest tone, meaning “certainly, must“, and is only used in affirmative sentences. “must + base verb“ indicates speculation about the present situation; “must + have + past participle” indicates speculation about the past. … Read more

Understanding the Use of ‘Can’ in English

Understanding the Use of 'Can' in English

“High School English Teaching Video: can” is exclusively produced by China Good Classroom. Good Classroom breaks through the traditional rigid teaching model, using the humorous Young class format to help students learn more knowledge in a relaxed and humorous teaching environment. Today, let’s summarize the usage of can. We all know that can is a … Read more

Detailed Explanation of Can and Could Usage

Detailed Explanation of Can and Could Usage

1. Indicating Ability (1) To indicate present ability, use can: My sister can drive. Everyone here can speak English. (2) To indicate future ability, usually do not use can or could, but use the future tense of be able to: I’ll be able to speak French in another few months. One day people will be … Read more

Common Mistakes with Can and Could in English

Common Mistakes with Can and Could in English

First Year English Second Semester [Modal Verbs] Common Mistakes with Can and Could [Key Common Mistakes] 1. Indicating Ability He could swim when he was five. He could swim when he was five. —Can you drive a car? Can you drive a car? —Yes, I can. Yes, I can./No, I can’t. No, I can’t. 2. … Read more

Three Uses of ‘Can’ in English

Three Uses of 'Can' in English

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