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Can and can't

Can + verb for ability and permission: I can swim. Can I sit here? It never takes -s.

Same form for everyone: I can, she can, they can.

No "to" after can: I can go (not "can to go").

Negative: can't / cannot. Question: Can you help me?

Pattern: subject + can + verb

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Can y can't: poder (Spanish)

Can + verbo = poder o saber hacer algo: I can swim. Nunca lleva -s.

Misma forma para todos: I can, she can.

Sin "to" después: I can go (no "can to go").

Negación: can't. Pregunta: Can you help me? (¿Puedes ayudarme?)

Can e can't: poder (Portuguese)

Can + verbo = poder ou saber fazer algo: I can swim. Nunca leva -s.

Mesma forma para todos: I can, she can.

Sem "to" depois: I can go (não "can to go").

Negação: can't. Pergunta: Can you help me? (Você pode me ajudar?)

can 和 can't:能、会 (Chinese)

can + 动词原形,表示能力或许可:I can swim. 不加 -s。

所有人称都用 can:I can, she can。

can 后面直接跟动词原形:I can go(不说 can to go)。

否定 can't,疑问 Can you help me?

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