In English language there are
many modal auxiliary verbs which are used in different places
showing or describing different situation or concept.
Uses of modal verb Can
Can is a modal auxiliary verb
which is used at many places giving different meaning or concept.
Basically can expresses
ability, probability, possibility, request, authority, taking or giving
permission and power (in present time)
* Ability: can is used to express Some one's
bility
Basic formula/ structure:
Subject+ modal auxiliary
verb+ main verb+ object+.
e.g. she can teach math.
I
can speak nine languages.
Sara can play the Piano.
Negative sentences:
We put not after the modal
verbs.
e g I can not speak French.
He
can not play the piano.
Interrogative sentences:
Note : We put
modal verb in the beginning of the sentence and question mark/tag at the
end of the sentence.
e g. Can he speak French?
Can
you play this guitar?
Can she teach math?
*Can is used to express
possibility
It can rain today.
They can come any time.
* Can is used to
express authority:
e.g. The director can kick you
out .
Our principal can change the rules.
* Can is used to express
power:
e g. I can break this
wall .
This machine can drill the wall.
* Can is used for taking
permission:
e g: Can I use your cell phone?
Can I sit here for a while?
Let us
practice:
Put the
correct form of the verb
·
She can ______________ this salience. ( Break- breaking )
·
·
We can not _____________happy every
one. ( make- making )
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Can I ______________ you some personal questions? ( asking-ask )
·
·
It can ____________ tomorrow . ( raining – rain
)
·
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You can not ______________ this chair without
permission. ( taking-take )
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