This document discusses the words "can" and "cannot" in Malay. It explains that "can" shows ability or permission, while "cannot" is the negative form and means unable or not allowed. Examples are provided of things that can and cannot be done using these words. The document then provides a short reading comprehension activity asking whether statements using "can" or "cannot" are true or false.

1. Can & Cannot
Grade 2

2. Can
• Can means dapat, boleh or bisa
• Can is used to show ability or
opportunity, to request or offer
permission, and possibility.
• Example:
I can write
He can swim
She can jump

3. Cannot
• Cannot means tidak dapat, tidak bisa or
tidak boleh
• Cannot is the negative form of can
• We can also contract the negative to
form can't. (can't = cannot)
• Example:
John cannot steal (mencuri).
We cannot cheat (menyontek).

4. Read and answer!
1. A fish __________ run.
2. A bird _________ fly.
3. A baby ________ walk.
4. A dog __________ mew.
5. The old man _________ run quickly.
6. Goats __________ run fast.
cannot
cannot
cannot
cannot
can
can

5. Answer!
1. Can John run well? (Yes)
2. Can frog fly? (No)
3. Can you dance? (Yes)
4. Can tadpoles hop? (No)
5. Can Miss Xue teach well? (Yes)
6. Can a bee sting? (Yes)
Yes, he can.
No, it can’t.
Yes, I can.
No, they can’t.
Yes, she can.
Yes, it can.