Uses of CAN and CAN'T in English | Grammar Lesson (Ability, Possibility, Requests & Permission)

Описание: Learn how to use CAN and CAN'T (CANNOT) in this English grammar lesson for beginners. We use can and can't to talk about ability, possibility, make requests, and ask for permission. Can is a modal verb and is one of the most common modal verbs in English. Modal verbs are followed by an infinitive (without to). At the end of the lesson, we will have a practice quiz using can and can't.

We use can to talk about ABILITY:
Example:
Dave can swim.
He can't drive.

We use can to talk about POSSIBILITY:
They can go to Italy on vacation this year because they have time off.
I can't come to your party on Friday.

We use can to MAKE REQUESTS and ASK PERMISSION:
Can we come with you on Tuesday?
Can I borrow your car tomorrow?

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Overview of Can/Can't
01:44 - Can/Can't (Ability)
03:45 - Can/Can't (Possibility)
05:00 - Can/Can't (Requests & Permission)
06:24 - Quiz
07:27 - Quiz Answers
09:00 - Practice Session

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