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It is a modal used it is a modal used to express a present ability or an ability that still exists.

Sagot :

Answer:

The modal 'can' is a commonly used modal verb in English. It is used to express; ability, opportunity, a request, to grant permission, to show possibility or impossibility.

Explanation:

The modals of ability are can, could, be able to,

may, and might.

the modal “CAN” is enough to express a present ability or an ability that still exists.

Answer:

Modals of Ability: Can, Could, Be able to, May, Might

Explanation:

Modals for Ability

Let’s start with expressing ability! We use can, be able to and could to show that someone has (or doesn’t have) an ability to do something

Present/Future Ability Negative

  • Alan can swim well.
  • I can meet you after school.
  • I am able to speak two languages.
  • Brenda is able to run quickly.
  • You are able to program a computer.
  1. Negative
  • Jackie cannot play piano.
  • We can’t visit Vancouver this weekend.
  • I am not able to speak Arabic.
  • Stacey isn’t able to finish a marathon.
  • We aren’t able to make a reservation tonight.

Past Ability

  • Paul could speak Chinese when he was a child
  • Last night, there were no clouds in the sky and they could see all the stars
  • When I was a young child, I wasn’t able to tie my shoes.
  • They were able to catch six fish on their trip
  1. Negative
  • Mary couldn’t finish her homework last night.
  • You couldn’t find the website this morning, could you?
  • I  wasn’t able to finish my test yesterday.
  • Paula wasn’t able to pass the class
  • You weren’t able to understand the answer, were you?