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Can/Can't and Could/Couldn't

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  • Give an example using "can" for permission in a sentence.
    Yes!
  • Can or Can't? The dog ________ jump the fence.
    can
  • What is the past form of "can"?
    could
  • Give an example using "can" for possibility in a sentence.
    good!
  • Ask you teacher something!
    Haha
  • Can or Can't? '________ John skii well?'
    Can
  • Use can or can't + verb: Humans _________ (live) on Mars.
    can't live
  • Use could or couldn't + verb: Mary felt sick all day. She _________ (eat) her food.
    couldn't eat
  • Make a question: open / please/ the door / you / could
    Could you please open the door?
  • What are the 3 ways to use "can"?
    ability, possibility, and permission
  • Possibility, Ability or Permission? 'Frank can read very fast.'
    Possibility
  • Can or Can't? 'Oh my gosh! He _____ stop talking!'
    can't
  • What can't you do?
    Alright!
  • Can or Can't? 'Finish your vegetables. You _________ eat ice cream if you don't eat your broccoli.'
    can't
  • What can you do?
    Really?!!
  • Give an example using "can" for ability in a sentence.
    nice one!
  • Could or Couldn't? 'I am so tired today because I ________ sleep last night.'
    couldn't
  • Make a question: buy / can / the tickets / today / you
    Can you buy the tickets today?
  • Correct or Wrong for questions? can / can't + subject + verb + rest of the sentence
    Correct
  • Possibility, Ability or Permission? 'You can play football if you clean your room.'
    Permission
  • True or False? Could is used for informal requests.
    False. It is used for formal requests.