3. Ability
We use can to talk about the ability to do something
Subject can verb complement
+ + +
A) I can hula hoop for 3 hours.
1) very well - 2) well
4. Ability
We use can to talk about the ability to do something
Subject can verb complement
+ + +
A) I can draw well.
1) very well - 2) well
6. ability
Subject can (not) verb complement
+ + +
B) I can’t sing.
We use “can + not” to refer to an ability we don’t have.
1) very well - 2) well
7. ability
Subject can (not) verb complement
+ + +
B) I can’t sing well.
We use “can + not” to refer to an ability we don’t have.
1) very well - 2) well
11. Ability
We use can to talk about the ability to do something
Subject
can verb complement
+ + +
A) What can you do very well?
What +
B) I can paint very well.
17. Possibility
We use “can” to express activities that are not possible
B) You can't be 45! You look so young.
Subject can (not) verb complement
+ + +
19. Possibility
We use “CAN” to ask for something that is possible
Subject
can verb complement
+ + +
A) can I take a picture of you?
20. Subject
can verb complement
+ + +
A) Where can we drink canelazo?
Wh +
B) You can drink canelazo in La Ronda .
• Who
• What
• Where
• Why
• How
Possibility
We use “CAN” to ask for something that is possible