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Can and Can't - Coggle Diagram
Can and Can't
We can use "Can" to express:
Ability
I can play table tennis.
Inability
Can you tell me the way to the museum?
Request
Sarah can't cook
My friend can visit me this week
Permissions
Possibility
Can I use your cell phone?
Inappropriateness
You can’t smoke in this building. It is illegal.
Examples
I can speak German.
You can't play soccer today
Can I come in, please?
Formation:
Positive: Subject + CAN + Verb + Complement
Negative: Subject + CAN'T + Verb + Complement
Shows ability, inability, request, permission, possibility, and inappropriateness.