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Use of Can

can: Possibility and Ability


We use can to talk about what is possible, what we are able or free to do:


She can drive a car.
John can speak Spanish.
I cannot hear you. (I can't hear you
Can you hear me


Normally, we use can for the present. But it is possible to use can when we make present decisions about future ability.


Can you help me with my homework? (present)
Sorry. I'm busy today. But I can help you tomorrow. (future)


can: Requests and Orders


We often use can in a question to ask somebody to do something. This is not a real question - we do not really want to know if the person is able to do something, we want them to do it! The use of can in this way is informal (mainly between friends and family):


Can you make a cup of coffee, please.
Can you put the TV on.
Can you come here a minute.

Can you be quiet!




can: Permission


We sometimes use can to ask or give permission for something:


Can I smoke in this room
You can't smoke here, but you can smoke in the garden.






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