General English A1 · Lesson 7B

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Grammar focus of this lesson

can / can't

1 structure

can (ability and possibility)
can says what is possible or what somebody is able to do.
I've got this
Rules & form
- ›can + base verb, no -s: She can drive.
- ›Negative: can't / cannot.
- ›Question: Can you…? Short answer: Yes, I can.
- ›Past ability: could / couldn't.
Examples
- “I can speak Spanish and a little French.”
- “We can't ship before Monday.”
- “Can she join the call at three?”
Watch out · Never can to work ✗ → can work ✓.
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