English Grammar
The Verb "Can"
How is the verb tense "can" used?
The verb tense "can" is used as both an auxiliary verb and a modal verb? Can is almost always used with a main verb.
The verb “can” is used to:
- to request something
- Can I have a book?
- Can I have some money?
- Can you come with me to the store?
- to request permission
- Can we go the trip?
- You can come over today.
- We can go into the house.
- to state ability
- Do you think the girls can do this work?
- Can you lift up the boxes?
- Can you win the race?