Can or cant

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What does 'can' indicate in a question?

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The word 'can' indicates the ability or possibility to perform an action.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'can't' signify in a response?

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'Can't' signifies the inability or impossibility to perform an action.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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How do you form a question using 'can'?

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To form a question using 'can', start with 'Can' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb (e.g., 'Can she play?').

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

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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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Provide an example of a question using 'can'.

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An example is 'Can you help me with this?'.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the structure of a negative sentence using 'can'?

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The structure is 'Subject + cannot (can't) + base form of the verb' (e.g., 'I can't swim').

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

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How do you respond affirmatively to a 'can' question?

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Respond with 'Yes, I can' or 'Yes, she can', depending on the subject.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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How do you respond negatively to a 'can' question?

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Respond with 'No, I can't' or 'No, he can't', depending on the subject.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is an example of a positive ability statement?

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An example is 'He can run fast'.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is an example of a negative ability statement?

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An example is 'She can't play the guitar'.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F