This document discusses different ways to use the modal verb "can" in English. It explains that "can" is used to express ability, such as "My brother can play the piano." It also describes using "can" and "can't" to ask for and give permission, like "Can I go to the toilet, please?" And "can" is used to ask someone to do something, as in "Can you close the door, please?" The document provides examples for each use of "can" in short sentences.

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2. Expressing ability:
We use the modal verb “Can” to
express that we know how to do
something.
The negative form is “can’t” or
“cannot” (more formal).
“Can” and “can’t” are always followed
by a verb in the infinitive.
Example:

3. Read the following sentences aloud.

4. My brother can play the piano.

5. Michael Phelps can swim very well.

6. The girl can ride a bike.

7. The babies can’t read.

8. He can’t run 10 km.

9. Can dogs speak?
No, they can’t.

10. Can cats climb trees?
Yes, they can.

11. Can you speak English?
we
 Yes, you can.
I

12. Expressing permission
We also use can /can’t to ask for
and give permission.
Example:

13. Can I go to the toilet, please?

14. Yes, you can.

15. Can I speak to Homer Simpson, please?

16. No, you can’t. He’s sleeping at the moment.

17. Questions
And we use “can” to ask
somebody to do something!
-Can you …….., please?
Example:

18. Can you close the door, please?

19. Can you turn on the lights, please?

20. Can you pass me some water, please?