Using 'Can' for Ability and Inability

The video tutorial explains the use of the modal verb 'can' to express ability in English. It covers how 'can' is used with all subjects, how to express inability using 'can't', and how to form questions by changing the order of the subject and the modal verb. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts, such as 'I can speak German' and 'Can you speak English?'. The tutorial emphasizes the consistent application of these rules across different subjects and sentence structures.

What is the primary use of the modal verb 'can'?

• To express a wish

• To express a future action

• To express an ability

• To express a command

Which sentence correctly uses 'can' to express ability?

• I can swim.

• I can swam.

• I can swimming.

• I can to swim.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'can' to express a future ability?

• I can to go to the party tomorrow.

• I can went to the party tomorrow.

• I can go to the party tomorrow.

• I can going to the party tomorrow.

Which sentence correctly uses 'can' to express a present ability?

• I can danced.

• I can to dance.

• I can dancing.

• I can dance.

How do you express inability using the modal verb 'can'?

• By using 'will not' or 'won't'

• By using 'should not' or 'shouldn't'

• By using 'must not' or 'mustn't'

• By using 'can not' or 'can't'

Which of the following is the correct negative form of 'I can speak German'?

• I no can speak German.

• I not can speak German.

• I can't speak German.

• I cannot speaking German.

What is the correct way to express that you are unable to do something?

• I can not do it.

• I can't do it.

• I no can do it.

• I not can do it.

What is the correct way to express inability in the past using 'can'?

• I no can do it.

• I can't do it.

• I couldn't do it.

• I can't did it.

What is the correct way to form a question using 'can'?

• Speak you can German?

• Can you speak German?

• Can speak you German?

• You can speak German?

Which of the following is a correct question using 'can'?

• Swim you can?

• You can swim?

• Can you swim?

• Can you to swim?