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    The document is an English lesson about the uses of the modal verb "can" in English. It discusses how can is used to express ability, possibility, permission, offers, and prohibitions. It provides examples for each use and exercises for students to practice forming sentences using can and can't correctly. The lesson teaches that can expresses ability, possibility, permission and offers, while can't expresses inability, prohibition and surprise. It includes practice questions for students to demonstrate their understanding.

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    The document is an English lesson about the uses of the modal verb "can" in English. It discusses how can is used to express ability, possibility, permission, offers, and prohibitions. It provides examples for each use and exercises for students to practice forming sentences using can and can't correctly. The lesson teaches that can expresses ability, possibility, permission and offers, while can't expresses inability, prohibition and surprise. It includes practice questions for students to demonstrate their understanding.

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    “Congregación Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Buen Pastor”

    I.E.P.A.C. “Instituto Gelicich”


    1ER MÓDULO DE INGLÉS FIFTH GRADE – CAN

    INSTRUCCIONES: Leer el módulo pronunciando y luego resolver los ejercicios para


    verificar el aprendizaje.

    CAN
    The three main uses of Can are: 1) ability 2) possibility and 3) permission. However
    there are some other used of Can as we will see below.
    1. To express ability
    Can means to be (physically) able to do something OR to know how to do something.

    • Birds can fly.


    • Elephants can't fly.
    • I can speak two languages.

    2. To express a possibility (in general)


    This refers to a theoretical possibility.
    Note: we don't use can to talk about future possibilities. For this you would use may or
    might.

    • It can get cold there at night so take a jacket.


    • I know you can win the competition.
    • Well, I think your car can be repaired, but it's not going to be cheap.

    3. To offer to do something for others


    Can is used when you offer to help someone or to do something for them.

    • You don't need to walk home. I can take you there if you like.
    • Can I carry your bags for you?

    4. To ask for or give permission / To request something


    Can is used to ask for / request permission or to give permission.
    Note: Can't is used to refuse permission.

    • You can use my umbrella, I don't need it right now.


    • Can I sit in that chair please?
    • Mary, you can play outside if you like.
    • Can I ask you a question?
    • You can't go to the park. It will still be wet from the rain last night.
    • We can't leave the room until the assignment is completed.

    DR. JOHN EMILIO LORET DE MOLA GARAY


    “Congregación Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Buen Pastor”
    I.E.P.A.C. “Instituto Gelicich”
    5. Can't: Something that is forbidden or not allowed

    • We cannot park the car next to this fire hydrant.


    • You can drive as fast as you want on the German motorways.
    • You can't smoke in the restaurant.
    • You cannot drive a car without a license.

    6. Can't: when you are sure that something isn't true or something is surprising

    • It can't be dark outside! It's only 4.30pm!


    • They can't have landed on the moon, I'm sure it's a hoax.

    For more examples, including how to make questions, see our grammar notes about Can
    - Cannot. You might also want to see our Can - Can't - Cannot Game
    PRACTICE: Write the sentences.

    1. Olivia can play the guitar. → negative sentence


    .
    2. Can the girls play hockey? → affirmative sentence
    .
    3. Richard can play the trumpet. → question
    ?
    4. Can she write with her left hand? → affirmative sentence
    .
    5. He can write good stories. → negative sentence
    .
    6. Alex can write exciting articles. → question
    ?
    7. Henry can cook spaghetti. → question
    ?
    8. They can cook well. → negative sentence
    .
    9. Can Carol cook chilli con carne? → affirmative sentence
    .
    10. I swim. (+/can)
    11. You draw. (-/can)
    12. He cook. (+/can)
    13. She walk. (-/can)

    DR. JOHN EMILIO LORET DE MOLA GARAY


    “Congregación Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Buen Pastor”
    I.E.P.A.C. “Instituto Gelicich”

    14. It jump. (+/can)


    15. We ski. (-/can)
    16. You read. (+/can)
    17. They count. (-/can)
    18. Doris sail. (+/can)
    19. Walter and Laura sing. (-/can)
    Choose the correct combination in the following sentences:

    • 1. '___ you swim'? 'Yes, I ___'

    Can/can
    Can/can't

    • 2. I'm sorry I ___ help you today, I'm really busy.

    Can
    Can't

    • 3. Please ___ you buy some milk on your way home? I ___ leave the house because
    I'm looking after the baby.

    Can/can't
    Can't/can't

    • 4. I ___ ride a bike but I ___ drive a car.

    Can/can't
    Can/can

    • 5. I just ___ manage to wake up on time, I'm always late.

    DR. JOHN EMILIO LORET DE MOLA GARAY


    “Congregación Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Buen Pastor”
    I.E.P.A.C. “Instituto Gelicich”

    can't
    can

    • 6. 'Hello, ___ I help you'? 'Actually, no you ___ this restaurant is awful and we've
    been waiting here for half an hour. We're leaving'.

    Can't/can
    Can/can't

    • 7. I have a special talent, I ___ touch my nose with my tongue ___ you?

    Can/can
    Can't/can

    • 8. '___ I go to the bathroom please'? 'Yes, of course you ___.'

    Can/can
    Can/can't

    • 9. Look! It's right there!___ you see it? It's so obvious!

    Can't
    Can

    • 10. I've never been able to eat breakfast in the mornings. I ___ talk to anyone
    either!

    Can
    Can't

    DR. JOHN EMILIO LORET DE MOLA GARAY

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