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Can / Can't
Can / to be able to
Master the modal verb "can", used to express ability and possibility. Learn how to form negatives and questions, so you can freely talk about what you can do or what you are not allowed to do.
CAN / CAN’T – CAN, CAN, CAN
"Can" is a modal verb that expresses:
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skill (I can swim – I can swim),
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possibility(We can go now – We can go now),
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permission (Can I help you? – Can I help?)
🔹 1. Sentence structure
🔸 Affirmative sentence (Positive):
subject + can + verb (without „to”)
| Person | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I can speak English. | I can speak English. |
| She | She can ride a bike. | She knows how to ride a bike. |
| We | We can play the guitar. | We can play the guitar. |
🔸 Negative sentence:
subject + can't (cannot) + verb
| Person | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I can't drive. | I can't drive. |
| He | He can't swim. | He can't swim. |
| They | They can't come today. | They can't come today. |
can't = cannot (full form, less frequently used)
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