Can and Could for beginners
Talent shows are a big thing now in our pop culture. If you want to participate in them, you should know how to talk about your abilities. Learn about it here!
The Modal Verb Can
'Can' is a modal verb used to talk about 'abilities' in the present.
After 'can' the base form of the verb is used. For example:
I
You
She
Negation
The negative form of can is 'can not' and the contracted form is 'can't'. Take a look at the examples:
I
He
You can also use 'cannot'. But it's rather formal.
Questions
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We use 'can' and 'can't' in tag questions as well:
You can dance,
They can't stay calm,
Warning
Do not use do/does/did in questions or negative sentences with 'can'.
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