Understanding 'Can' in English Grammar

The video tutorial explains the use of 'can' as a helper verb to express ability and perform simple actions. It covers affirmative and negative responses, with emphasis on pronunciation and intonation. The tutorial includes practice exercises and examples in various contexts, such as cooking, cleaning, and making plans. The video concludes with a practical application of 'can' in planning a festival visit.

What is the primary function of 'can' in a sentence?

• To describe a habitual action

• To show ability or possibility

• To indicate a past event

• To express a future action

Which of the following is a correct use of 'can'?

• I can to clean the house.

• I can clean the house.

• I can cleaning the house.

• I can cleaned the house.

How do you form a question using 'can'?

• Can clean you the house?

• You can clean the house?

• Can you clean the house?

• Clean you can the house?

What is the correct negative form of 'can'?

• Can't

• Cannot

• Can not

• Cann't

Where should the stress be placed in a negative sentence using 'can't'?

• On the action

• On the subject

• On 'can't'

• On the object

Which sentence correctly uses 'can't'?

• I can't to go.

• I can't go.

• I can't going.

• I can't went.

What is the correct response to 'Can you come at six o'clock?' if you can?

• Yes, I can come at six o'clock.

• No, I can't come at six o'clock.

• Yes, I can coming at six o'clock.

• No, I can come at six o'clock.

What is the correct response to 'Can you clean the house today?' if you can't?

• Yes, I can clean the house today.

• No, I can't clean the house today.

• Yes, I can cleaning the house today.

• No, I can clean the house today.

What is the correct response to 'Can you cook dinner tonight?' if you can't?

• Yes, I can cooking dinner tonight.

• No, I can cook dinner tonight.

• Yes, I can cook dinner tonight.

• No, I can't cook dinner tonight.

How would you respond to 'Can she draw?' if she can?

• Yes, she can drawing.

• Yes, she can draw.

• No, she can't draw.

• No, she can draw.