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1
Q

When do we use can?

A

We use can to say that something is:

  • possible
  • allowed
  • that somedbody has the ability to do something
2
Q

How do we use can in a grammatical context?

A

we use:
* can + infinitive
(can do, can see etc)

3
Q

what is the negative form if can?

A

can’t/ cannot

4
Q

what is the synonym for can?

A
  • abel to
5
Q

What is the past form of can?

A

could

6
Q

Whit what words do we use the past form of can, could?

A
  • see
  • hear
  • smell
  • taste
  • feel
  • remember
  • understand
7
Q

Could and was able to

For what situations do we use « could » normally?

A
  • We use could for general ability
8
Q

Could and was able to

For what situation do we use « could » normally?

A
  • when we want to say that somebody did something in a specific situation
9
Q

What do we use when we want to define something in a specific situation?

A
  • was/were able to

* managed to

10
Q

What does this sentence mean?

* Jack was an excellent tennis player when he was younger. He could beat anybody

A

He had the general ability to beat anybody

11
Q

What does this sentence mean?

Jack and Andy played a match yesterday. Andy played well, but Jack managed to beat him.

A

He managed to beat him this time

12
Q

What is the negative of could?

A
  • couldn’t

* could not

13
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Can the negative form of could ne use in all situation?

A

yes

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