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She can´t swim

She can´t swim

The verb “can” is considered a modal auxiliary one, because it helps other verbs to
express ideas. It is called modal because modifies the meaning of a sentence or phrase when
accompanied for action verbs.

Can
 it is used to talk about skills and physical abilities
 it is used to talk about possibilities
 it is used to ask permissions
 it used to offer and request

The previous schema shows the main uses we are going to study through this lesson.
Let´s see how can works:
It doesn´t have a gender usage, it means you can use it with all the personal pronouns and nouns
without changing its main form.
e.g.
1. she can swim very well
2. I can play basketball
3. We can learn English

As you can observe, it doesn´t change, when referring to a variety of subjects.

The negative form it is composed using the word “not” after “can”
e.g.

1. she cannot swim very well = she can´t swim very well (contracted form)

To make questions, place the word “can” before the noun or pronoun
e.g.

1. Can she go to the supermarket today?

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Now, we will take a look at some pictures which will illustrates some “can”
uses

Skills and physical abilities

He can play the piano

Fuente: www.freejpg.com.ar

The elephant can play football

Fuente: www.the-rdn.com

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She can solve math problems

Fuente: www.encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com

Possibilities

Juan: Can you give me a ride?

Carla: Yes, I can

Fuente: youqueen.com

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I can have a car next year

Fuente: plus.google.com

To ask permissions

Jhon: Daddy, can I go to the birthday party?

Sam: Yes, you can go.

Fuente: www.entremujeres.clarin.com

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Carlos: Can I get in?

Yes, you can

Fuente: www.inspirulina.com

To offer and request

Julia: Can you help me with the bags?

Antonio: Yes, I can

Fuente: www.vipovi.com

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Actividad de la Sesión

Nombre de la I can do many things

actividad
Tipo de Individual
actividad
Objetivo Realizar ejercicios utilizando el verbo modal “can” para expresar habilidades y
destrezas
Instrucciones • Digita en un archivo de word 10 oraciones utilizando “can” y 10 utilizando
“can´t” expresando habilidades físicas. Agrega complementos con vocabulario
conocido. • Ej. I can cook spaguetty, I can fix my car, I can make my bed… etc.

• Luego realiza una grabación con las 10 oraciones en www.soundcloud.com.

Asegúrate de enviar el link correcto y que este se pueda escuchar.

• Envía ambas actividades, las oraciones escritas y el enlace del audio al foro
correspondiente a la semana actual

Fecha de Domingo, al final de la semana 15 a las 11:55 p.m.

entrega
Criterios de Contenido 4.0, grabación en soundcloud 3.0, pronunciación 2.0, evitar
evaluación contenido copia y pega de internet 1.0

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