CAN - CAN'T

Can you repeat that, please?

EXPLANATION

"Can" is a modal verb used to express the ability or possibility to do something.

ex:

I can speak english. ( ability )
I can be there at 3 pm. ( possibility)

EXPLANATION

"Can" is a modal verb used to express the inability or impossibility to do something.

ex:

I can't speak english. ( inability )
I can't be there at 3 pm. ( impossibility)

EXPLANATION

"Can" is perfect for making questions without being rude.

ex:

repeat? - Can you repeat?

Give me water. - Can you give some water?

Help me - Can you help me?

• Paint

• Do the Laundry

• Drive

• Fix the shower

• Sing

• Dance

• Speak spanish

• Cook

use these verbs to talk.

practice

A: Hi. I need someone to build a new deck for my porch. Can you help me?

B: Hello! Yes, I can. What kind of deck?

A: Nothing fancy, can you change the old ones for new ones?

B: Sure. What time can I get to the house?

A: Anytime after noon.

B: Can I get there at 3 pm?

A: Of course. Thank you and have a great week!

B: You too! See ya

example

A: Hi. I need someone to clean my house. Can you help me?

B: Hello! Yes, I can. What kind of cleaning?

A: Can you clean swimming pools and old carpets?

B: Sure. It'll cost _________

A: That's alright. Do you take_______?

B: I do. What time and day can we schedule?

A: Mondays. Anytime after 8am.

B: Ok. Thank you. See you

A: See ya!

example

Now use the examples and help your teacher.
One of you will be A and the other will be B.

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