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Expressing ability-possibility: can/can't
 
 
 
 
A. Look at the pictures and write sentences with can/can't.
 
 
 

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John  .
 

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Mark  .
 

 3. 

He  
 

 4. 

He  
 

 5. 

He  .
 
 
 
B. Make Y/N or WH- questions with can for the underlined answers. Use the words in brackets.
 
 

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(you / play chess)
A:  ?     B: Yes, I can.
 

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(he / play tennis)
A: ?     B: He can play tennis in the tennis court.
 

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(Laura / use a computer)
A: ?     B: She can use the computer in the afternoon.
 

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(you / cook)
A: ?     B: No. I cook badly.
 

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(David / play the piano)
A: ?     B: Of course. He is a great pianist.
 

 10. 

(Peter / run fast)
A: ?      B: No, he can't.
 

 11. 

(my sisters / ride a bike)
A: ?     B: They can ride a bike in the park.
 

 12. 

(Martin and you / speak French)
A: ?     B: Are you kidding? Not at all.
 
 
 
C. Write new sentences and questions with can or can't.
 
 

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I'm not able to come to your party.    .
 

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Is it possible for you to play basketball tonight?
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Do you know how to use a computer?
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 15. 

It isn't possible for you to ride my bike.
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 16. 

It's impossible for us to answer this question.
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 17. 

It's not possible for me to help you.
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 18. 

I don't know how to play this game.
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 19. 

Is it possible for you to help me?
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It is possible for Jack to fix a car.
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