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Can
Modal verb
Can is a modal verb. This means it doesn't change its form regardless of time or subject pronoun. It is always followed by a bare infinitive verb.
- I can go.
- You can't go.
- Can he go?
- She can go.
- It can't go.
- We can go.
- They can't go.
Ability
Can is often used to talk about an ability or something we are or aren't able to do.
- I can speak Spanish but I can't fly.
- I don't think I can afford that much money.
- He can't admit how he feels. But he loves you.
Permission
Can is also frequently used to ask or give permission to do something - or say that something is forbidden.
- Can I go for lunch?
- You can't smoke here, I'm afraid.
- Tell her she can leave as soon as she's finished.
Possibility
Can is also use to say that something is possible or impossible.
- It can get cold at night.
- They can't be 60! They look so young.
- Give John space when he gets home. He can be a bit grumpy after work.
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