CAN
(affirmative) (negative)
I can - I can’t
You can - You can’t
He can - He can’t
She can - She can’t
It can - It can’t
We can - We can’t
You can - You can’t
They can - They can’t
- Can you play tennis ?
- Yes, I can.
-Can you speak German ?
-No, I can’t.
-Can you speak Italian ?
-Yes, I can speak Italian very well.
-Can you speak English ?
-I can speak a little English. / I can speak English a little.
CAN / COULD (Modal verbs)
I can swim.
I could swim when I was five. (ABILITY)
Can I have a coffee, please ? (INFORMAL
REQUEST)
Could you tell me the time, please ? (FORMAL REQUEST)