Modals: Can / Can't

What is a modal?

• A word that comes before the subject

• A word that replaces the main verb

• A word that comes before the main verb

• A word that comes after the main verb

What does the modal 'can' indicate?

• Ability

• Permission

• Inability

• Obligation

What does the modal 'can't' indicate?

• Ability

• Permission

• Inability

• Obligation

Which of the following is a base verb?

• Running

• Swimming

• Jump

• Dancing

What does 'can't' stand for?

• Can't do

• Can never

• Can not

• Cannot

What are the correct short answers for the question 'Can you dance'?

(two options are admitted)

• Yes, I can

• No, I can

• No, I can't

• Yes, I can't

What are the correct short answers for the question 'Can he play baseball'?

• No, he can't

• Yes, he can

• No, he can

• Yes, he can't

What are the correct short answers for the question 'Can the children ski'?

• Yes, they can't

• No, they can

• No, they can't

• Yes, they can

What are the correct short answers for the question 'Can you play the piano'?

• No, I can't

• Yes, I can

• No, I can

• Yes, I can't

What are the correct short answers for the question 'Can you use a computer'?

• Yes, I can't

• Yes, I can

• No, I can

• No, I can't