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Can Ingles II

The document explains the use of the verb 'can' to express ability, requests, and permission, providing examples in affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms. It includes exercises for writing personal abilities, filling in dialogues, and answering questions about capabilities. Additionally, it offers a practical dialogue example to illustrate the application of 'can' in conversation.

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Can Ingles II

The document explains the use of the verb 'can' to express ability, requests, and permission, providing examples in affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms. It includes exercises for writing personal abilities, filling in dialogues, and answering questions about capabilities. Additionally, it offers a practical dialogue example to illustrate the application of 'can' in conversation.

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CAN - CAN´T

Can: The verb can is the same in all persons in the singular and in the plural and
is always followed by a verb. We use it:
a) to show ability Ex. I can sing.
b) to ask somebody to do something for us. Ex. Can you open the door please?.
c) to ask for something. Ex. Can I have a piece of cake please?
d) to ask for permission to do something. Ex. Can we play on the computer,
please?

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE INTERROGATIVE

I can walk I can’t walk Can I walk?


You can swim. You can’t swim. Can you swim?
He can sing. He can’t sing. Can he sing?
She can play. She can’t play. Can she play?
It can run. It can’t run. Can it run?
We can drive. We can´t drive Can we drive?
You can draw. You can´t draw Can you draw?
They can paint They can´t paint Can they Paint?

Writing.
Write 5 ideas of abilities that you have and 5 statements about abilities that
you don’t have. Don’t’ forget to use the auxiliary CAN. Example: I can. I can’t
cook.
1.______________________ 1.____________________

2.______________________ 2.____________________

3.______________________ 3.____________________

4.______________________ 4.____________________

5._______________________ 5.____________________
Read the dialogue and fill in the table.
A: Hello. My name is Danny and I’m here about the job at the TV station.
B: Hello Danny. I have some questions.
A: Thank you.
B: Can you use a computer?
A: Well, I can’t type very fast but I can draw.
B: Can you speak French or Spanish?
A: No. Just English. But I can play the guitar and I can sing.
B: Can you drive?
A: No, I can’t. I can ride a bike.
B: Are you here for the assistant manager’s job?
A: Oh No. I’m here for the new children’s show.

Read again and write four things Danny can do and four things he can’t do.

CAN CAN´T

CAN CAN’T Make sentences that are true using can or can’t.
A monkey _____ climb trees.
A dog ______ talk.
A fish _____ walk.
An elephant ____ fly.
A secretary _______ type.
Boys _______ cry.
Answer the following questions as in the example.

1. Can you draw well? Yes, I can. / No, I can´t


2. Can your mother ride a motorcycle?________________________
3. Can a boy take care of a pet? _____________________________
4. Can Susy drive fast? ____________________________________
5. Can they speak French? __________________________________
6. Can we go to the party? ___________________________________

Answer the questions with personal information.

1. What can you do well? ________________________________


2. What can´t you do well? _______________________________
3. Where can you eat a good pizza?________________________

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