English Lessons: Can - Cannot - Can't

English Lessons: Can - Cannot - Can't

English Lessons: Can - Cannot - Can't

English Lessons: Can - Cannot - Can't

Can is a modal verb.

Uses of can: 

1: Ability or possibility

• I can sing

2: Permission

• You can use my computer

Can + Verb Base from of the infinitive

She can speak English
She can to speak English     No To
She can speaks English        No S

Contraction: can't = cannot

They can't sing. = They cannot sing.

Affirmative

I
You
He            can   ride a bike.
She
It

We
You         can play football.
They

Negative

I
You
He            can't   ride a bike.
She
It

We
You         can't    play football.
They

Questions:

Affirmative:  They can speak English

Questions:  Can they speak English?
Short Answer: Yes, they can./No, they can't