She can´t swim

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She can´t swim
She can´t swim
The verb “can” is considered a modal auxiliary one, because it helps other verbs to
express ideas. It is called modal because modifies the meaning of a sentence or phrase when
accompanied for action verbs.
Can
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it is used to talk about skills and physical abilities
it is used to talk about possibilities
it is used to ask permissions
it used to offer and request
The previous schema shows the main uses we are going to study through this lesson.
Let´s see how can works:
It doesn´t have a gender usage, it means you can use it with all the personal pronouns and nouns
without changing its main form.
e.g.
1. she can swim very well
2. I can play basketball
3. We can learn English
As you can observe, it doesn´t change, when referring to a variety of subjects.
The negative form it is composed using the word “not” after “can”
e.g.
1. she cannot swim very well = she can´t swim very well (contracted form)
To make questions, place the word “can” before the noun or pronoun
e.g.
1. Can she go to the supermarket today?
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Now, we will take a look at some pictures which will illustrates some “can”
uses
Skills and physical abilities
He can play the piano
Fuente: www.freejpg.com.ar
The elephant can play football
Fuente: www.the-rdn.com
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She can solve math problems
Fuente: www.encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com
Possibilities
Juan: Can you give me a ride?
Carla: Yes, I can
Fuente: youqueen.com
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I can have a car next year
Fuente: plus.google.com
To ask permissions
Jhon: Daddy, can I go to the birthday party?
Sam: Yes, you can go.
Fuente: www.entremujeres.clarin.com
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Carlos: Can I get in?
Yes, you can
Fuente: www.inspirulina.com
To offer and request
Julia: Can you help me with the bags?
Antonio: Yes, I can
Fuente: www.vipovi.com
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Actividad de la Sesión
Nombre de la
actividad
I can do many things
Tipo de
actividad
Objetivo
Individual
Instrucciones
Realizar ejercicios utilizando el verbo modal “can” para expresar habilidades y
destrezas
• Digita en un archivo de word 10 oraciones utilizando “can” y 10 utilizando
“can´t” expresando habilidades físicas. Agrega complementos con vocabulario
conocido. • Ej. I can cook spaguetty, I can fix my car, I can make my bed… etc.
• Luego realiza una grabación con las 10 oraciones en www.soundcloud.com.
Asegúrate de enviar el link correcto y que este se pueda escuchar.
• Envía ambas actividades, las oraciones escritas y el enlace del audio al foro
correspondiente a la semana actual
Fecha de
entrega
Criterios de
evaluación
Domingo, al final de la semana 15 a las 11:55 p.m.
Contenido 4.0, grabación en soundcloud 3.0, pronunciación 2.0, evitar
contenido copia y pega de internet 1.0
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