Modal verb “ CAN”
Ability or Capacity [ Sub + can / can't + base verb.}
- She can lift a car.
- I can run very fast.
Asking permission : [ Can + I/we + base verb......?]
- Can I go out tonight?
- Can I sit turn off the fan?
Giving permission : [ Sub + can + base verb....]
- You can use my phone if you need to.
- You can return it tomorrow.
Possibility [ Sub + can + base verb...]
- It can get very hot in Phnom Penh during the summer.
- You can catch a cold if you walk under the rain.
Requests [ Can + you + base verb....?]
- Can you help me with my homework?
- Can you open the windows please?
Offers
- Can I get you a cup of coffee?
- I can carry it for you.
Suggestions
- You can try restarting your computer.
- We can go to the new restaurant for dinner.
Forms
Positive : Sub + can + base verb.
Negative : Sub + can not (can’t) + base verb.
Yes/No : Can + sub + base verb ……..?
Short answers
- Yes, sub + can.
- No, sub + can’t.
Wh-Question : Wh-word + can + sub + base verb ………….?
- How many languages can you speak?
- What food can she cook?
Tags
easy grammar