Understanding the Differences Between can be, could be, may be, and maybe

Understanding the Differences Between can be, could be, may be, and maybe

Today marks the 353rd day of your journey with BBC English Intensive Reading and Listening! (Scan the QR code to follow ) (WeChat Official Account: BBC English Intensive Reading and Listening) Sweet Bear shares with you: Understanding the Differences Between can be, could be, may be, and maybe 1. can (1) Indicates ability. For example: … Read more

Usage of Modal Verbs ‘Can’ and ‘May’

Usage of Modal Verbs 'Can' and 'May'

1. Usage of ‘Can’ 1. Indicates ability → “can, able to” We can speak English. → We cannot (can’t) speak English. We can speak English. We cannot speak English. Can you dance the disco? → Yes, I can. / No, I can’t. Can you dance? Yes, I can. No, I can’t. (At this point, ‘be … Read more

Detailed Usage of Modal Verbs in English: Can, May, Must

Detailed Usage of Modal Verbs in English: Can, May, Must

Modal verbs have specific meanings, but like auxiliary verbs, they need to be combined with other words to form the predicate of a sentence. Additionally, modal verbs do not change according to person or number, and they must be followed by the base form of a verb. To help students better understand, Teacher Wang has … Read more