the use of can and can't

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I CAN OR I CAN’T, THAT IS THE QUESTION.

The use of can and can’t

We use CAN to talk about things we can do.

We use CAN’T to talk about things we are unable to do.

The grammar structure is.

SUBJECT +CAN + MAIN VERB+ COMPLEMENT.

The grammar structure is.

SUBJECT +CAN’T+ MAIN VERB+ COMPLEMENT.

Examples of CAN

I can swim

They can ride a bike

She can play the piano

Examples of CAN’T

He can’t cook

I can’t sleep

We can’t watch TV

Now, your turn !!!Make a sentence for each picture using CAN or CAN’T

Making questions using…CAN

Making questions using CAN

We can use CAN for asking someone’s ability.

Can they play the guitar?

Can you sing?

Can she finish her work?

The grammar structure is.

CAN + SUBJECT+ MAIN VERB

Answering “CAN” questions.

Q.Can they play the guitar?A. Yes, they can

Q. Can she finish her work?

A. No, she can’t

Now, your turn !!!Put the sentences in order and answer according to the pictures

sleep/ can / she / ? A cake / bake / she /

can / ?

A book /They / read / can / ?

the computer / use / He / can / ?