Modal can

Level 2​
Topic: modal can

Learning objective: to talk about abilities​

Poll

Have you learnt 'can'/'could' before?

• Yes, I have, and I know how to use them.

• Yes, I have, but I have forgotten how to use them.

• No, I haven't!

Fill in the Blanks

June knows how to dance.

June

dance.

Multiple Choice

We use 'could' to talk about ____ abilities.

• present

• past

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence correct or wrong?

"I could did push ups before."

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the negative form of 'can'?

• can not

• cannot

• cant

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentence:

I

go to Disneyland yesterday because I was sick.

Multiple Choice

What did the boy say?

• Can you ride a bike?

• You can ride a bike?

• Can ride you a bike?

• Can you riding a bike?

Poll

Do you know how to use 'can' and 'could' now?

• Yes!

• Okay, but I need more help.

• Not really...

CAN- CAN´T

PUEDO / NO PUEDO

CAN

MODAL AUXILIAR QUE SE UTILIZA PARA EXPRESAR QUE PUEDES HACER ALGUNA ACTIVIDAD. TIENES LA HABILIDAD O EL PERMISO DE HACERLO.

EXAMPLES

• I CAN CYCLE.

• YOU CAN SKATE.

• THEY CAN FISH.

• WE CAN SHOP.

• HE CAN SWIM

• SHE CAN DANCE.

• SHE CAN RUN.

CAN NOT = CAN´T

SE UTILIZA PARA EXPRESAR QUE NO PUEDES REALIZAR ALGUNA ACTIVIDAD. NO TIENES LA HABILIADAD O PERMISO DE HACERLO.

EXAMPLES

• HE CAN´T PAINT.

• YOU CAN´T PLAY SOCCER.

• SHE CAN´T DANCE BALLET.

• I CAN´T PLANT FLOWERS.

• THEY CAN´T PLAY CHESS.

• WE CAN´T PLAY PIANO.

CAN .........?

Se utiliza para hacer preguntas. Observa que CAN esta al inicio de la pregunta.

EXAMPLES

• CAN YOU PAINT?

• CAN HE PLAY A VIOLIN?

• CAN HE READ?

• CAN SHE COOK?

• CAN THEY PLAY JOCKEY?

YES, ...... CAN / NO, .......CAN´T

Se utiliza para responder en forma corta.

CAN YOU SWIM?

• YES, I CAN.

• NO, I CAN´T

Multiple Choice

What´s the meaning of CAN?

• debe

• puede

• no puede

Multiple Choice

Choose the answer.

• she can build a robot.

• she can builds a robot

• she can´t build a robot

Multiple Choice

Choose the answer.

• I can knit.

• I must knit.

• I mustn´t knit.

Multiple Choice

Choose the answer.

• You can´t take pictures.

• You can take pictures.

• You must take pictures.

Multiple Choice

Can he swim?

• Yes, he can.

• No he can´t.

• Yes, he must.

Multiple Choice

Can they windsurfing?

• Yes, she can.

• No, They can´t.

• Yes, they can.

Open Ended

In 100 words or less, describe a skill or activity that you believe everyone can learn, explaining why it is achievable for most people. Conversely, discuss a skill or activity that you think some individuals can't easily master and provide reasons for the challenges they might face.