Negative Form of Can

This page explains how to form negative statements using can't or cannot.

Definition: The negative form expresses inability or lack of permission to do something.

Highlight: Both "can't" (contracted form) and "cannot" (full form) are acceptable, though "can't" is more common in everyday speech.

Example: "I can't speak English", "She can't cook", "They can't swim"

Vocabulary: Contracted form - shortened version of two words combined (can't = cannot)

Interrogative Form and Short Answers

The third page covers question formation and appropriate responses.

Definition: Questions with "can" are formed by placing "can" before the subject.

Highlight: Short answers use only "Yes, I can" or "No, I can't" without repeating the main verb.

Example: "Can you speak English?" - "Yes, I can" / "No, I can't"

Quote: "Nelle domande CAN va sempre prima del soggetto" (In questions, CAN always goes before the subject)

Requests and Permissions

The final page focuses on using "can" for making requests and asking permission.

Definition: "Can" is commonly used to make polite requests or ask for permission to do something.

Example: "Can I open the door?" - "Yes, of course" / "Can I go with Emma to the shop?" - "No, sorry"

Highlight: When making requests, the tone should be polite and the response should be appropriate to the situation.

Affirmative Form of Can

The first page introduces the fundamental rules for using "can" in affirmative statements.

Definition: "Can" expresses ability, knowledge, or capability to perform an action.

Highlight: The verb "can" remains unchanged for all subjects and must be followed by the base form of the verb without adding 's'.

Example: "I can speak English", "He can cook", "They can swim"

Vocabulary: Base form - the simplest form of a verb without any changes (e.g., speak, cook, swim)