CAN & CAN'T

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What is the difference between 'can' and 'can't'?

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'Can' indicates ability or permission, while 'can't' indicates inability or lack of permission.

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How do you use 'can' in a sentence?

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'Can' is used to express ability or possibility, e.g., 'I can swim.'

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How do you use 'can't' in a sentence?

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'Can't' is used to express inability or prohibition, e.g., 'I can't swim.'

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What is the structure of a question using 'can'?

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The structure is: Can + subject + base form of the verb? E.g., 'Can she dance?'

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What is the affirmative form of 'can't'?

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The affirmative form of 'can't' is 'can'.

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

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An example is: 'He cannot ride a bike.'

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What is the contraction of 'cannot'?

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The contraction of 'cannot' is 'can't'.

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How do you form a question with 'can't'?

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You typically do not form questions with 'can't'; instead, you use 'can' for questions.

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What does 'can' imply in terms of permission?

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'Can' implies that permission is granted, e.g., 'You can go to the party.'

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What does 'can't' imply in terms of permission?

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'Can't' implies that permission is denied, e.g., 'You can't go to the party.'