The document discusses the verb "can" for expressing ability. It explains the structure of can in affirmative, negative, and question sentences. Examples are provided to illustrate how can is used to talk about ability and permission. Prohibition signs are also shown using can't. Questions are provided at the end to elicit examples of what someone can or can't do.

1. The verb CAN:
expressing ability
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2. The structure:
* In AFFIRMATIVE sentences
+ CAN + BFV (Base Form Verb)
I can play the piano.
She can take really good pictures.
We can use the computer.
You can speak English.
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3. * In NEGATIVE sentences
+ CANNOT + BFV
or CAN´T
I cannot play the guitar.
She cannot take good pictures.
We cannot use the computer lab.
You cannot speak French.
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4. *In QUESTIONS:
CAN + + BFV. ?
Can you dance?
Yes, I can.
No, I can´t.
Can you ride a bike?
Yes, I can.
No, I can´t.
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5. Prohibition signs
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6. Can I park?
No, I can’t park
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7. Can I park over there?
Yes, you can
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8. How fast can I drive by
this roads?
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9. Can I smoke in this Pub?
No, you can´t
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10. Can I smoke in this
restaurant?
Yes, you can smoke in
the smokers’ area
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11. Can I talk here?
Remember, you can’t
talk in the library
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12. What can you do really well?
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13. Tina can’t cook. Can you?
Listen to Tina and Complete the chart. Put or
Can…? Tina you
Drive a car
Speak
French
Speak
Italian
cook
Play tennis
ski
swim
Play the
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