Can/ can't

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What is the structure of a question using 'can'?

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The structure is 'Can + subject + base form of the verb?'. For example, 'Can you help me?'.

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What is the structure of a negative sentence using 'can't'?

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The structure is 'Subject + can't + base form of the verb'. For example, 'I can't swim.'.

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What is the base form of a verb?

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The base form of a verb is its simplest form, without any endings. For example, 'walk', 'play', 'remember'.

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How do you form a question with 'can'?

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To form a question with 'can', start with 'Can', followed by the subject and then the base form of the verb.

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What does 'can' express in a sentence?

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'Can' expresses ability or possibility.

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What does 'can't' express in a sentence?

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'Can't' expresses inability or impossibility.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'can' to express ability.

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I can play the guitar.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'can't' to express inability.

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She can't drive a car.

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What is the difference between 'can' and 'could'?

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'Can' is used for present ability, while 'could' is used for past ability or polite requests.

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How do you use 'can' in a polite request?

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You can use 'can' in a polite request by saying 'Can you please...?'.