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Modal Verb: CAN’T - Coggle Diagram
Modal Verb: CAN’T
Branch 2: Prohibition (Not allowed)
Explanation:
Use “can’t” to say something is not allowed or is forbidden.
Structure:
Subject + can’t + base verb
Examples:
You can’t smoke here.
Students can’t use phones in class.
We can’t park here.
Branch 3: Logical Impossibility (Something is not possible or true)
Explanation:
Use “can’t” to express that something is not logically possible or you don’t believe it.
Examples:
That can’t be true!
He can’t be at home – I just saw him at the park.
You can’t be serious!
Branch 4: Contraction
Explanation:
“Can’t” is the contraction of “cannot.”
Example:
She cannot run fast → She can’t run fast.
Branch 5: Pronunciation & Spelling
Pronunciation:
/kænt/
Tip:
Do not confuse with “can” in the affirmative form.
Examples:
I can go. → Positive
I can’t go. → Negative
Explanation:
Use “can’t” to say someone does not have the ability or skill to do something.
Structure:
Subject + can’t + base verb
Tip
✅ I can’t go
❌ I can’t to go
Always use “can’t” + base verb (never “to”)
