This document discusses the use of the modal verbs "can" and "could". It explains that "can" is used to talk about present abilities while "could" refers to past abilities. It provides examples showing how the verbs are used to describe things one was and wasn't able to do as a baby compared to now. Additionally, it explains that "can" is used to talk about known skills while "can't" refers to unknown skills. The document concludes by providing homework assignments to write sentences comparing past and present abilities and known versus unknown skills.

1. CAN & COULD Modal Verbs

2. We use can in present time and could in past time. When I was a baby I could wear these shoes. Now. I can´t . I use a 39 size!

3. We use can and could to speak about things we are able or not able to do. When I was a baby I could sleep wherever I wanted. Now I have some obligations and I can not sleep while I’m working.

4. We use can to speak about things we know how to do Mark can play the piano very well!

5. We use can’t to speak about things we don’t know how to do. Justine can’t play the piano.

6. Homework: Write 5 sentences about what you couldn’t do when you were 1 year old but you can do now: Ex. When I was 1 I couldn’t go out with my friends, now I’m 12 and I can go out with my friends in the afternoon. Ex. When I was 1 I couldm’t eat by myself, now I can.

7. Homework 2: Write 5 sentences about what you know how to do and about what you can’t do. Ex. I can swim. Ex. I can’t play the guitar.