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EnglishSSD-G-EN-002v0.1.0

can + base verb

Talking about ability

When to use it

Say what someone is able to do.

How to form it

Follow can with the base form of the verb, such as swim or read. Can stays the same with all subjects. The negative form is cannot or can’t.

Example sentences

  1. My sister can ride a bike.

  2. I can read this map.