MODAL CAN
Example:
The verb can in spanish means "power" , this verb is used to express ability, to say that something is possible, to ask permission and/or to affer something.
To form the affirmative we use the modal verb followed by another verb without the preposition "to".
Although in spanish we use the verb "KNOW" in english we must use the modan "Can" to express ability.
The Modal verb Can Means power
Negative
Interrogative:
To negative a modal verb we do not need any auxiliary.
Remember that we can also find the bull form can not or can´t with the same meaning
To ask with a modal verb we invent the modal verb with the subject.
Short answers: To respond with short answers we use the modal verb only.
Yes, I can / No, I can`t.
Affirmative
ESTRUCTURA
Interrogative:
Can + subject + verb + complement...
Affirmative:
Subject + aux can + verb + complement...
Uses:
Requests:
¿Can they wash their clothes?
¿Can I take a picture of you?
¿Can you buy me a drink?
¿Can I ask you something?
Way of being of a person
They can be very funny.
He can that this sad.
They can be kind.
Can do something
We can sing the music.
You can swim well.
I can eat healthy.
I can run more.
Helen Esmeralda Carrillo Lopez
Negative:
Subject + can not (can´t) + verb + complement...