Modal Auxiliary Verbs – Can

English Modal Auxiliary Verbs – Can;

Ability

• I can speak three languages
• She can play the piano.

Request

• Can you hand me the pencil?
• Can I go to the park?

Offer

• Can I help you?
• I can send this letter for you.

Not allowed

• You can not drive fast.
• You can not smoke here.

Possibility

• Smoking can cause cancer.
• It can get very hot there these days.

Permission

• Can I borrow your notebook?
• Can I speak to Mary?