can / can’t

I can help you.

She can go to the movies.

They can do many things with their hands.

To make “can” negative, add “not”

can + not = cannot or can’t

I can’t help you.

She can’t go out tonight.

They cannot speak English.

examples

A: Can you play the piano? B: Yes, I can.       or…. B: No, I can’t.
A: Can he cook? B: Yes, he can.       or…. B: No, he can’t.
She’s very talented. She can do many things. She can speak French. She can play the piano, and she can dance.
A: Does she know how to play tennis? B: Well, she can’t play very well, but she’s still learning.
A: What are some of his skills? B: He can use a chainsaw.

write!

Directions: Practice writing sentences and questions with “can.” Use the verb in parentheses.
We ________ ________ meet you later. (meet)
What ________ you ________ for them? (do)
It ________ ________ your life easier. (make)
They ________ ________ their rent. (afford — negative)
Why _______ she _______ on time? (come — negative)

You get total points

can meet,can do,can make,can’t afford,can’t come