“can+動詞”は「~することが可能だ」という判断を示すことから
「~できる(能力・状況)」「~してもよい(許可)」となります。
“may+動詞”は「~してもよい/~するかもしれない」という判断を示します。
助動詞は動詞の前で1つだけ使うことができます。
未来の予想で「~できるだろう」というときに、
willとcanは一緒に使えないので、canの代わりにbe able toを使って、will+be able toで表現します。
be able toは「~する能力がある」という意味になります。
Let’s learn how to use modal verbs (can, be able to, may) to talk about things you can do and things you are allowed to do.
“She can dance very well.”
“You may buy new shoes.”
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dance
踊る
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practice
練習する
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broke
break(壊す)の過去形
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abroad
海外へ
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take a picture
写真を撮る
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| 1. | What can Tiff do very well? |
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| 2. | What did her parents tell her? |
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| Sample Question: | Can the man take pictures? |
| Sample Answer: | Yes, he can./No, he can’t. |
| 1. | Can the girl play the piano? |
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| 2. | Will the dog be able to catch the ball? |
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| What ( languages / you / can ) speak? |
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| Are you ( able / read / to ) Spanish? |
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| Sample Question: | Can you play basketball? |
| Sample Answer: | Yes, I can./No, I can’t. |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
| 1. | Can you ride a bicycle? |
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| 2. | Can you swim? |
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You will ask the following questions, and I will answer them.
| 1. | ______ you eat spicy food? |
| Answer: | No, I can’t. I get a stomachache when I eat spicy food. |
| 2. | Are you ______________ type on the keyboard fast? |
| Answer: | Yes, I am able to type fast on the keyboard. |
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Do you want to be able to drive a car?
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