17/07/2024
For examples,-Use of Can
Can is used to show ability or your choice of doing something. For example, you have the ability to drive a car. You can say: I can drive a car. But at the same time, if you are not willing to drive, you can say: I can’t drive at the moment.
Structure: Subject + Can + Verb (i) + Object
I can speak English.
I can buy a lot of things.
I can buy some pencils.
I can write a story.
I can read a book.
Now, use different verbs for a healthy practice. For instance, learn, cook, play, jump, teach, see, watch, paint, break, run, go, come, eat, drink. For complete series, kindly visit the link below.
I can paint ______________________________.
I can break ______________________________.
I can drink ______________________________.
I can see ______________________________.
I can watch ______________________________.
Spoken English Activity
It is also used for permission [informal]. Use first form and construct the dialogue. For example, can I sit/go/speak/eat/meet etc.
A: Can I meet Mr. John?
B: _____________________.
A: Can I help you?
B: _____________________.
A: Can you tell me?
B: _____________________.
A: Can you go with me?
B: _____________________.
A: Can you cook something for me?
B: _____________________.
A: Can I speak to you?
B: _____________________.
A: Can I ask a question?
B: _____________________.
A: Can you suggest something to me?
B: _____________________.