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Can is a modal verb. There are three main uses of can. Ability, possibility and permission. "Can" is used for asking permission as well as for giving permission. Can is mostly used for informally asking permissions.

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Use of Can in ability| How to use Can for permission| Can to express possibility

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Understanding the Modal Verb Can: Ability, Possibility, and Permission

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Understanding the Modal Verb Can: Ability, Possibility, and Permission

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Look at the image showing how we use the verb "can". Then write one sentence for each of the three uses:

1. One sentence using "can" for ability (what someone can do)

2. One sentence using "can" for possibility (what is possible)

3. One sentence using "can" for permission (asking or giving permission)

Write your three sentences in the comments below this post.

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In groups, students create sentences with 'can' to describe their abilities. They share their sentences with the class using Padlet.

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Teacher observes group discussions and reviews sentences contributed to the Padlet.

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Students share something new they learned about using 'can' and reflect on any challenges they faced.

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Play an online grammar game to practice using 'can' in different sentences.

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, spelling and question and answer activities to learn to use 'can' or auxiliary verbs. Practice vocabulary, spelling, conversational use, as well as English modal verb grammar with these fun games and activities.

These games focuses on modal auxiliary verb use, 'can', through 4 different areas. There is a vocabulary builder and some activities to solidify vocabulary and spelling. There is a section with question and answer listening activities for students to learn how to use the 'can' as an auxiliary verb in conversational activities. The question and answer games and grammar games are associated with the ESL Young Learners Curriculum - Unit 6.

The basic structure for the grammar, question and answer sections are:

A: What can you do?

B: I can dance well.

Other notes:

In the grammar section, students will learn to use auxiliary verbs. The grammar activities for this game use "can" with 'you', 'he' and 'she'.

There is some use of adverbs 'well' and 'fast'. Examples are 'He can swim fast.' or 'Can she sing well?' The ability to swim 'fast' or sing 'well' doesn't affect the game answers, but students may need an explanation.

The listening and conversational games for this activity only use 'you' - 'What can you do?' / 'I can ~.' They are designed as if the character in the picture is actually talking.

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Free Grammar games to practice ‘can’ and the use of auxiliary verbs for ESL or young learners. Vocabulary exercises, grammar, spelling and more.

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By the end of the lesson, students will be able to use 'can' to express ability in sentences accurately and confidently in speaking and writing.

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Expressing Ability with "Can" – Edpuzzle Activity

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Expressing Ability with "Can" – Edpuzzle Activity

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Please watch the interactive video about the verb can carefully. Then, answer the questions that appear in the video. Read each question attentively and choose the correct answer.

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Edpuzzle video lesson. Make any video your lesson. Take a video and crop it, add your voice or embed questions at any point.

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Limba Modernă 1, Manual pentru clasa a V-a 

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Limba Modernă 1, Manual pentru clasa a V-a 