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    The document provides examples of using "can" and "have to" to express possibility and obligation. It discusses using "can" with the base form of a verb to express possibility, and "have to" with the base form of a verb to express obligation. It also discusses common errors like using "has" instead of "have" with subjects other than "he/she", and using the "-s" form of verbs instead of the base form with "can" and "have to". There are also examples of filling in sentences with the correct form of "can" or "have to", and correcting incorrect sentences.

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    The document provides examples of using "can" and "have to" to express possibility and obligation. It discusses using "can" with the base form of a verb to express possibility, and "have to" with the base form of a verb to express obligation. It also discusses common errors like using "has" instead of "have" with subjects other than "he/she", and using the "-s" form of verbs instead of the base form with "can" and "have to". There are also examples of filling in sentences with the correct form of "can" or "have to", and correcting incorrect sentences.

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    Use Can + Base Form of A Verb For Expressing Possibility

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    Ariel Ureña
    The document provides examples of using "can" and "have to" to express possibility and obligation. It discusses using "can" with the base form of a verb to express possibility, and "have to" with the base form of a verb to express obligation. It also discusses common errors like using "has" instead of "have" with subjects other than "he/she", and using the "-s" form of verbs instead of the base form with "can" and "have to". There are also examples of filling in sentences with the correct form of "can" or "have to", and correcting incorrect sentences.

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    Use can + base form of a verb for expressing possibility.


    We can skip classes. The teacher won’t notice.
    I’m too busy this afternoon. I can’t go out with you.
    Mayra can go to the party, but her sugar daddy can’t.

    In questions:
    Can you go running tomorrow at 3:00?
    Yes, I can.
    No, I can’t.
    Have to
    Use have to/has to + the base form of a verb for
    expressing obligation.
    Sorry, I can’t. I have to work late tonight.
    I don’t have to go to the bank.
    She has to send me her homework.
    He doesn’t have to pay the bills tomorrow.

    In questions:
    Do they have to work tomorrow? Yes, they do.
    Does he have to study tonight? No, he doesn’t.
    Read this sentences carefully. Then complete
    each sentence with can or have to.

    1. I’d love to go out tonight, but I have a test tomorrow.


    Sorry, but I _______________ (study) .
    2. Jim _______________ (not meet) us for lunch right now.
    He _______________ (help) his sister with her car.
    3. Good news! I _______________ (not work) late tonight.
    We _______________ (go running) together at 6:00.
    4. My sister _______________ (not go shopping) at the mall
    today.
    5. Juancho _______________ (go) to California next week, so
    he _______________ (not play) basketball with us.
    Can and Have to: form and common errors

    Be careful!
    It has to close at 4:00. Does he have to go?
    NOT It has to closes. NOT Does he have to goes?
    NOT It has to closing. NOT Does he has to go?

    Be careful! Use can with the base form of a verb.


    She can play golf very well. Can he play tennis?
    NOT She can plays. NOT Can he plays?
    NOT She can to play. NOT Can he to play?
    Correct the sentences:
    1. Can they coming to the movies next week?
    2. My mother-in-law have to go shopping this afternoon.
    3. My cousin can’t plays soccer tomorrow.
    4. Does he has to meet his niece at the airport?
    5. We’re going to the beach this weekend, but I no can swim.
    6. Alex can to go out for dinner tonight.
    7. She doesn’t have to working late tomorrow.
    8. Can he visits his in-laws next weekend?
    9. You have to filling out an application for this semester.
    10. Do we have to studying now? We’re watching TV.

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