Can And Cannot Examples?

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For example: I can play the guitar . (This means that I have the ability to play the instrument) OR I can go to the store later (I have the time to go soon) OR I can help you (I want to help you). We use Cannot (or Can’t) when we don’t have the ability, the time or the will to do something.

Can Cannot sentences?

* He cannot (can’t) play the drums well . She can play the guitar. She cannot (can’t) understand what you’re saying. We can try again later.

Can and Cannot word?

This dictionary defines cannot as “ can not .” The word and the phrase mean exactly the same thing: both are the negation of the very common and useful verb can. The only difference between them is that the closed form, cannot, is much more common.

Can or can’t grammar?

Use can, when you ask someone to do things. Use ‘can’ to talk about possibility. Always use can with another verb. I can = I know to do something. / I know that something is possible for me.

Can not sentences example?

I can’t remember the name of it , but I think I would have remembered North Street. We can’t make her understand. I can’t believe you thought I was going to marry her. ...

Can not be or Cannot be?

Both cannot and can not are acceptable spellings , but the first is much more usual. You would use can not when the “not” forms part of another construction such as “not only.” For example: These green industries can not only create more jobs, but also promote sustainable development of the land.

How do you say can’t in English?

1 Answer. “Can” is usually pronounced /kən/ (with a schwa sound): as in “I can (/kən/) ride a bike”. It is treated as a function word and as such, is unstressed. “Can’t” is pronounced /kænʔ/ (with a glottal stop replacing an expected /t/ sound) as in: “But, I can’t (/kænʔ/) ride a horse.”

Can and Cannot activities?

  • Can/can’t board game. ...
  • Make me say “Yes, I can”/Make me say “No, I can’t” ...
  • Must say “Yes, I can”/Must say “No, I can’t” ...
  • Can/can’t definitions game. ...
  • Can/can’t 20 questions. ...
  • My stickman can/can’t. ...
  • Animal abilities bluff. ...
  • Can brainstorming.

What can’t stand for?

: to hate I can’ t stand him.

Can and could sentences examples?

  • They could come by car. (= Maybe they will come by car.) ...
  • It can be very cold here in winter. (= It is sometimes very cold here in winter.) ...
  • That can’t be true. ...
  • It’s ten o’clock. ...
  • It could be very cold there in winter. ...
  • They know the way here. ...
  • She can speak several languages. ...
  • I can see you.

What is the example of couldn t?

I couldn’t sleep ,” she said. I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep, so I got up and dressed. You couldn’t see a thing.

How do you use haven’t in a sentence?

Sorry I haven’t answered yet. Cade, I haven’t finished the dishes . Haven’t you ever made a mistake?

How do you write this sentence correctly?

In order for a sentence to be grammatically correct, the subject and verb must both be singular or plural . In other words, the subject and verb must agree with one another in their tense. If the subject is in plural form, the verb should also be in plur al form (and vice versa).

Can and Cannot not?

Both cannot and can not are perfectly fine , but cannot is far more common and is therefore recommended, especially in any kind of formal writing. Can’t has the same meaning, but as with contractions in general, it is somewhat informal.

What is the short form of will not?

Shan’t and won’t are the contracted forms of shall not and will not. They are both used to make predictions about what will happen in the future, as in your example, Yasmeen.

What’s the difference between Cannot and Cannot?

This dictionary defines cannot as “can not.” The word and the phrase mean exactly the same thing: both are the negation of the very common and useful verb can. The only difference between them is that the closed form, cannot, is much more common . I smell pie but I cannot see any pie.

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