Let's Practice
Direction: Read the following sentences
I can cook.
He/She can’t swim.
We can speak English.
They can dance very well.
Grammar Point
Direction: Read the grammar point
What does “can” mean?
We use can to talk about what someone is able to do.
We use can’t (cannot) to say they are not able to do it.
1. Positive Sentences with Can
Form:
Subject + can + base verb
Examples:
I can cook.
He can play tennis.
They can speak French.
2. Negative Sentences with Can’t
Form:
Subject + can’t + base verb
Examples:
I can’t swim.
She can’t sing.
We can’t dance.
3. Questions with Can
Form:
Can + subject + base verb?
Examples:
Can you cook?
Can he drive?
Can they speak English?
Always use the base form of the verb after can or can’t (no -s or -ing).
Example
Direction: Read the following examples with your tutor
I can play the piano.
He can’t ride a skateboard.
Can you help me?
She can swim very fast.
We can’t come today.
Can they speak Spanish?
Conversation
Direction: Read the conversation aloud for the first time and then read again with your tutor
Anna and Tom are talking about what they can and can’t do.
Anna: Hey Tom, can you cook?
Tom: Yes, I can! I love cooking.
Anna: Nice! I can’t cook very well.
Tom: “Can you play any instruments?
Anna: Yes, I can play the piano. Can you?
Tom: No, I can’t play the piano, but I can play the guitar.
Anna: That’s cool. Can you dance?
Tom: Not really. I can’t dance at all!
Anna: Me neither!
Questions
1. Can Tom cook?
Answer: Yes, he __________.
2. Can Anna play the piano?
Answer: Yes, she __________.
3. Can Tom dance?
Answer: No, he __________.
Fill in the blank
Direction: Fill in the blank. Choose A or B
1. I __________ swim.
A) can's
B) can’t
2. She __________ the guitar.
A) can playing
B) can’t play
3. __________ you speak French?
A) Can
B) Do
4. He __________ well.
A) can't cooks
B) can’t cook
5. We __________ basketball.
A) can't play
B) can’t plays
6. Can she __________?
A) sings
B) sing
7. They __________ .
A) can dances
B) can’t dance
8. Can you __________ a bike?
A) riding
B) ride
Let's Talk
Direction: Answer using the words and expressions you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself
1. Can you cook?
2. What sports can you play?
3. Can you swim?
4. Can you play a musical instrument?
5. What languages can you speak?
6. Can you drive a car?
7. What is something you can’t do?
8. Can you sing or dance?
9. Can your best friend speak English?
10. Can you draw well?
Beginner 2
Grammar / LET'S LEARN /
Lesson 16
Abilities and Skills
Can / Can’t