Can and Can't Usage

When do we use 'can'?

• To express emotions

• To describe physical appearance

• To express ability, permission, or possibility.

• To indicate time

How can 'can' be used in negotiating?

• In negotiating, 'can' can be used to express limitations

• In negotiating, 'can' can be used to express past actions

• In negotiating, 'can' can be used to express emotions

• In negotiating, 'can' can be used to express possibilities, permissions, or abilities.

What does 'can' express in terms of ability?

• Possibility

• Inability

• Ability

• Capability

Give an example of making a request using 'can'.

• Can you tell me the time?

• Can you pass me the salt, please?

• Can you please close the window?

• Can I have a glass of water?

Explain how 'can' is used to talk about permission.

• The modal verb 'can' is used to talk about permission by indicating the inability to do something.

• The modal verb 'can' is used to talk about permission by indicating the uncertainty of doing something.

• The modal verb 'can' is used to talk about permission by indicating the ability or freedom to do something. It implies that the action is allowed or permitted.

• The modal verb 'can' is used to talk about permission by indicating the obligation to do something.

What is the opposite of 'can'?

• can't

• can'tn't

• unpossible

• cannot

Provide a situation where 'can't' would be used in negotiating.

• A situation where 'can't' would be used in negotiating is when a negotiator says, 'I can't consider any other options.'

• A situation where 'can't' would be used in negotiating is when a buyer says, 'I can't pay more than this.'

• A situation where 'can't' would be used in negotiating is when a seller says, 'I can't go any lower than this price.'

• A situation where 'can't' would be used in negotiating is when a party says, 'I can't agree to any changes.'

How is 'can't' used to express inability?

• By using 'can't' in a sentence, one can express their inability to perform a certain action.

• By using 'can't' in a sentence, one can express their uncertainty about performing a certain action.

• By using 'can't' in a sentence, one can express their willingness to perform a certain action.

• By using 'can't' in a sentence, one can express their ability to perform a certain action.

Give an example of a request where 'can't' is used.

• Can't they come to the party?

• Can't you finish this task?

• Can't you help me with this?

• Can't we go to the park?

Explain the concept of permission using 'can't'.

• Permission using 'can't' means you have the ability to do anything

• Permission using 'can't' implies unlimited freedom

• Permission using 'can't' indicates a restriction or lack of capability to do something.

• Permission using 'can't' suggests complete control over a situation