Abilities in the present
When you want to express your abilities you need to use “can /can’t + a verb”. Check the next information:
AFFIRMATIVE
We use can to say we have the ability to do an activity, check the next examples:
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I can swim.
![](/sites/default/files/i2u1oa2-p03-02.jpg)
James can play bowling.
![](/sites/default/files/i2u1oa2-p03-03.jpg)
Daniel can speak five languages.
![](/sites/default/files/i2u1oa2-p03-04.jpg)
Hellen can dance all kind of music.
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Peter and Patrick can play a musical instrument.
NEGATIVE
We use can't (or cannot) to express the lack of ability. Check the examples:
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I can't swim.
![](/sites/default/files/i2u1oa2-p03-07.jpg)
Peter can't play bowling.
![](/sites/default/files/i2u1oa2-p03-08.jpg)
Sara can't speak English.
![](/sites/default/files/i2u1oa2-p03-09.jpg)
Nills can't dance.
![](/sites/default/files/i2u1oa2-p03-10.jpg)
Jack can't play the guitar.
INTERROGATIVE
We use can beginning of the questions to ask about the ability of someone or something. Check the next examples:
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Can you swim?
![](/sites/default/files/i2u1oa2-p03-12.jpg)
Can you play bowling?
![](/sites/default/files/i2u1oa2-p03-13.jpg)
Can you speak Spanish?
![](/sites/default/files/i2u1oa2-p03-14.jpg)
Can Nills dance?
![](/sites/default/files/i2u1oa2-p03-15.jpg)
Can you play the guitar?
Complete the conversations. Use the correct form of the verb CAN ( affirmative, negative, or interrogative).
Use the words given to form sentences.
Listen to the conversations. Decide if the sentences are affirmative or negative. Choose the correct option.
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