Language focus extra can for ability and permission
1 Write sentences using can.
1 Katie / watch TV
Katie can watch TY.
2 Jamie / run very fast
3 Charlie and I / help you
4 You / play on my games console
5 My uncle / do karate
6 1/ go out with my friends
To form sentences using "can," we use the structure "subject + can + base form of the verb." The word "can" indicates the ability or permission to do something.
Let's go through each sentence step by step:
1. Katie / watch TV.
The correct sentence would be:
Katie can watch TV.
Explanation: In this sentence, Katie has the ability to watch TV.
2. Jamie / run very fast.
The correct sentence would be:
Jamie can run very fast.
Explanation: In this sentence, Jamie has the ability to run very fast.
3. Charlie and I / help you.
The correct sentence would be:
Charlie and I can help you.
Explanation: In this sentence, Charlie and I have the ability to help you.
4. You / play on my games console.
The correct sentence would be:
You can play on my games console.
Explanation: In this sentence, the person you are speaking to has permission to play on your games console.
5. My uncle / do karate.
The correct sentence would be:
My uncle can do karate.
Explanation: In this sentence, your uncle has the ability to do karate.
6. I / go out with my friends.
The correct sentence would be:
I can go out with my friends.
Explanation: In this sentence, you have permission to go out with your friends.
Overall, "can" is used to express both ability and permission. When writing sentences using "can," it is important to include the subject, the verb "can," and the base form of the verb that follows. By using this structure, we can convey the meaning clearly to others.