Can and Can't

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What does 'can' mean?

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The word 'can' is used to express ability or possibility.

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What does 'can't' mean?

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The word 'can't' is a contraction of 'cannot', used to express inability or impossibility.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'can'.

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I can swim very well.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'can't'.

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I can't ride a bicycle.

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What is the opposite of 'can'?

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'Can't' is the opposite of 'can'.

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How do you use 'can' in a question?

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You can use 'can' at the beginning of a question, e.g., 'Can you help me?'.

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How do you use 'can't' in a sentence?

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You can use 'can't' to indicate something is not possible, e.g., 'I can't go to the party.'.

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What is a common mistake when using 'can' and 'can't'?

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A common mistake is confusing 'can' with 'can't', which changes the meaning of the sentence.

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

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Subject + can + base form of the verb, e.g., 'She can dance.'.

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

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Subject + can't + base form of the verb, e.g., 'He can't sing.'.