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
1）Generally speaking: may means being allowed to do something, while can means having the ability to do something. He can swim the channel. He can swim across the strait. Children may swim in the pool only when there is a lifeguard present. Children can only swim in the pool when a lifeguard is present. However, … Read more
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
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
“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
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
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