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
Modal Verbs Usage of Can and Could 1. Indicates ability or objective possibility, and can also express requests and permission. Can you finish this work tonight? Man cannot live without air. — Can I go now? — Yes, you can. Note: Could can also express requests, with a more polite tone, mainly used in questions, … Read more
｜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
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
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
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
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
The negative form of can: cannot/can't 1. Basic Usage 1. Indicates ability (in terms of physical and mental capacity) to do or to happen, meaning “can, able to,” etc., generally indicating present ability, for example: They could speak English at a very young age. They could speak English at a very young age. Peter can … Read more
Point 1: Usage of Modals Can, May, Must in Declarative Sentences: 1. Usage of can: (1) Indicates ability, permission, and possibility. When indicating ability, it is generally translated as “can” or “be able to,” meaning possessing a skill, especially an innate ability. For example: She can swim fast, but I can’t. (她能游得很快，但我不能。) I can see … Read more
In English learning, we often encounter the word can. But is can only used to mean “to be able to”? Today, we will summarize all the uses of the word can. 1. As a Modal Verb 1. To express ability or possibility: can, be able to I can swim very fast. 2. To express knowledge … Read more