1. The use of
“CAN”

2. Objective
• In this activity you will know about the use of the
modal can. To give you a better idea you will find
some examples and at the end some exercises
which help you to practice what you have learned.

3. Can (for possibility)
• "Can" is one of the most commonly used modal
verbs in English. It can be used to express ability or
opportunity, to request or offer permission, and to
show possibility or impossibility.

4. I can snowboard
Examples: Positive form

5. I can

7. I can whistle

8. Negative form

10. Interrogative form

13. Look at the following picture.

14. Now write one sentences for each
ability.(use the positive, negative and
interrogative form.
• 1.___________________________________________
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• 2.___________________________________________
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• 3.___________________________________________
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• 4.___________________________________________
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• 5.___________________________________________
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• 6.___________________________________________

15. • If you have any question, please do not hesitate to
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