Modal Verbs can be used to express a variety of functions. Below is the Modal Auxiliary verb 'Can'.
What is the meaning of 'CAN' in each of the examples?
Can is a Modal Verb with a variety of uses. It can signify permission( both asking for and granting), possibility and ability.
This is typical of a variety of Modal verbs.
Think about the variety of uses of WILL.
What is the meaning of 'CAN' in each of the examples?
- Can I smoke?
- She can swim really fast.
- You can arrive before 9 if you wish.
- You can take either the number 12 or 15 bus to get to the college
Can is a Modal Verb with a variety of uses. It can signify permission( both asking for and granting), possibility and ability.
This is typical of a variety of Modal verbs.
Think about the variety of uses of WILL.