How and when do we use the English modal verbs?
Uses of "can" (negative: cannot, can't)
- To talk about what you are able to do
"He is so strong! He can lift that car!"
"She can't come before four o'clock."
"Can he teach?"
- To talk about a general possibility
"The weather here can get really bad."
"These chairs can be folded."
"Such things can happen."
- To say that something is allowed
"He can borrow my book if he needs it."
"You can't smoke in here".
"You can pay with a credit card."
- To make a request
(this is is an informal use, "may" is the formal version)
"Can you help me with my homework?"
"Can you make some tea?"
"Can you be come here, please?"
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