Can or cant

Front

What does 'can' indicate in a sentence?

Back

The word 'can' indicates the ability or possibility to do something.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'can't' signify in a sentence?

Back

The word 'can't' signifies the inability or impossibility to do something.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

How do you form a question using 'can'?

Back

To form a question using 'can', start with 'Can', followed by the subject and the base form of the verb (e.g., 'Can she play?').

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the structure of a negative sentence using 'can'?

Back

The structure of a negative sentence using 'can' is: Subject + can't + base form of the verb (e.g., 'She can't play').

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Front

Provide an example of a positive sentence using 'can'.

Back

An example of a positive sentence using 'can' is: 'He can swim.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Provide an example of a negative sentence using 'can't'.

Back

An example of a negative sentence using 'can't' is: 'They can't dance.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Front

What is the difference between 'can' and 'could'?

Back

'Can' is used for present ability, while 'could' is used for past ability or polite requests.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

How do you respond affirmatively to a question using 'can'?

Back

To respond affirmatively, you can say 'Yes, I can' or 'Yes, he can'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

How do you respond negatively to a question using 'can'?

Back

To respond negatively, you can say 'No, I can't' or 'No, she can't'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is an example of a question that uses 'can' related to skills?

Back

An example is: 'Can you play the guitar?'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B