A1 Can and Can't Grammar Exercise

A1 Pronouns

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Modal verbs for ability

Talking about now
You use can and can’t in the present.

to say someone knows how to do something (or not): Jane can drive. She can’t drive.
to say someone has the ability to do something (or not): I can eat vegetables. I can’t eat meat.
with verbs like see, hear, watch, feel, remember, smell, touch: I can’t remember your name. We can see the film.

Modal verbs for permission

Asking if something is OK: Can I borrow your pencil?
Saying that something is OK: You can go home now.
Saying that something is not OK: You can’t go out tonight.

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