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Can / Can't: Can Is Used To Talk About
Can / Can't: Can Is Used To Talk About
Can is sometimes used to ask Note that we can also use could
for and give permission. to ask for permission. It is a
Some people, however, more polite form of can.
think that may is more
correct than can. ◆ Could I speak to Mr. John,
please?
◆ Can I use your car, John? ◆ Could I have look at your
◆ Can we park over there? newspaper?
◆ You can go out and play ◆ Cannot is used to refuse
after you have finished permission.
your homework. ◆ Can I go to the movies, mom?
◆ You can park on either No, you can’t.
side of the road here.
◆ Can I go to the movies,
mom?