[englishtext]Can


"Can" is one of the most commonly used modal verbs in English. It can be used to express ability or opportunity, to request or offer permission, and to show possibility or impossibility.

Examples:
• I can ride a horse. ABILITY
• We can stay with my brother when we are in Paris. OPPORTUNITY
• She cannot stay out after 10 PM. PERMISSION
• Can you hand me the stapler? REQUEST
• Any child can grow up to be president. POSSIBILITY
Using "Can" in Present, Past, and Future
Most modal verbs behave quite irregularly in the past and the future. Study the chart below to learn how "can" behaves in different contexts.
Modal Use Positive Forms
1. = Present 2. = Past 3. = Future Negative Forms
1. = Present 2. = Past 3. = Future You can also use:
can
GENERAL ABILITY 1. I can speak Chinese.
2. SHIFT TO "COULD"
I could speak Chinese when I was a kid.
3. SHIFT TO "BE ABLE TO"
I will be able to speak Chinese by the time I finish my course. 1. I can't speak Swahili.
2. SHIFT TO "COULD"
I couldn't speak Swahili.
3. SHIFT TO "BE ABLE TO"
I won't be able to speak Swahili. be able to

can
ABILITY DURING A SPECIFIC EVENT 1. With a burst of adrenaline, people can pick up cars.
2. SHIFT TO "BE ABLE TO"
With a sudden burst of adrenaline, he was able to lift the car off the child's leg.
3. SHIFT TO "BE ABLE TO"
With a sudden burst of adrenaline, he will be able to lift the car. 1. Even with a burst of adrenaline, people can't pick up something that heavy.
2. SHIFT TO "BE ABLE TO"
Even the weight lifter, couldn't lift the car off the child's leg.
3. SHIFT TO "BE ABLE TO"
Even three men working together won't be able to lift the car. be able to

can
OPPORTUNITY 1. I have some free time. I can help her now.
2. SHIFT TO "BE ABLE TO"
I had some free time yesterday. I was able to help her at that time.
3. I'll have some free time tomorrow. I can help her then. 1. I don't have any time. I can't help her now.
2. SHIFT TO "BE ABLE TO"
I didn't have time yesterday. I wasn't able to help her at that time.
3. I won't have any time later. I can't help her then. be able to

can ][englishtext]PERMISSION [/englishtext][/color 1. I can drive Susan's car when she is out of town.
2. SHIFT TO "BE ALLOWED TO "
I was allowed to drive Susan's car while she was out of town last week.
3. I can drive Susan's car while she is out of town next week. 1. I can't drive Susan's car when she is out of town.
2. SHIFT TO "BE ALLOWED TO "
I wasn't allowed to drive Susan's car while she was out of town last week.
3. I can't drive Susan's car while she is out of town next week. may

can
REQUEST Can I have a glass of water?
Can you give me a lift to school?
REQUESTS USUALLY REFER TO THE NEAR FUTURE. Can't I have a glass of water?
Can't you give me a lift to school?
REQUESTS USUALLY REFER TO THE NEAR FUTURE. could, may

can
POSSIBILITY, IMPOSSIBILITY Anyone can become rich and famous if they know the right people.
Learning a language can be a real challenge.
THIS USE IS USUALLY A GENERALIZATION OR A SUPPOSITION. It can't cost more than a dollar or two.
You can't be 45! I thought you were about 18 years old.
THIS USE IS USUALLY A GENERALIZATION OR A SUPPOSITION. could [/size][/englishtext]




to be continued.......

عنجد شكراً خلص أكيد رح إنجح مرة تانية بالإنكليزي وإرجع آخد علامة كاملة..
كتير رائعين هالمعلومات ...
شو رأيك تعمللي دروس تانية كمان علجمل الشرطية

Yamen,

Zaina A,


ولو نحنا من بعد زميلتنا رولا وعلى كل منشوف
وشكرا لالك كتير

Feeras,

شكرا فراس وياريت يكونوا عجبوك هالقواعد

Yamen, رووعة اخي بارك الله بك انا عم حاول قوي حالي بالانكليزي لاني متل مابتعرف نحن دراستنا اغلبه رموز مشكووور عيوني

Yamen,

لك عرااااااااااسي أحلى يامن .... كمتل العادة ... موضوع ولا أروع

الله يعطيك العافية و كتير من هيك مواضيع

Yamen

ما شاء الله عليك و بتقلي انا دكتورة و منكم نستفيد

الله يعطيك العافية و يجزيك الخير بالفعل موضوع رائع و بطريقة سهلة و مبسطة

Yamen
ا لله يعطيك العافية يارب على مواضيعك الحلوة يعني متألق كالعادة

[englishtext]Could


"Could" is used to express possibility or past ability as well as to make suggestions and requests. "Could" is also commonly used in conditional sentences as the conditional form of "can."
Examples:
• Extreme rain could cause the river to flood the city. POSSIBILITY
• Nancy could ski like a pro by the age of 11. PAST ABILITY
• You could see a movie or go out to dinner. SUGGESTION
• Could I use your computer to email my boss? REQUEST
• We could go on the trip if I didn't have to work this weekend.

CONDITIONAL
Using "Could" in Present, Past, and Future
Most modal verbs behave quite irregularly in the past and the future. Study the chart below to learn how "could" behaves in different contexts.
Modal Use Positive Forms
1. = Present 2. = Past 3. = Future Negative Forms
1. = Present 2. = Past 3. = Future You can also use:

could
POSSIBILITY 1. John could be the one who stole the money.
2. John could have been the one who stole the money.
3. John could go to jail for stealing the money. 1. Mary couldn't be the one who stole the money.
2. Mary couldn't have been the one who stole the money.
3. Mary couldn't possibly go to jail for the crime. might,
may

could
CONDITIONAL
OF CAN 1. If I had more time, I could travel around the world.
2. If I had had more time, I could have traveled around the world.
3. If I had more time this winter, I could travel around the world. 1. Even if I had more time, I couldn't travel around the world.
2. Even if I had had more time, I couldn't have traveled around the world.
3. Even if I had more time this winter, I couldn't travel around the world.

could
SUGGESTION 1. NO PRESENT FORM
2. You could have spent your vacation in Hawaii.
3. You could spend your vacation in Hawaii. NO NEGATIVE FORMS

could
PAST ABILITY I could run ten miles in my twenties.
I could speak Chinese when I was a kid.
"COULD" CANNOT BE USED IN POSITIVE SENTENCES IN WHICH YOU DESCRIBE A MOMENTARY OR ONE-TIME ABILITY.
Yesterday, I could lift the couch by myself. Not Correct I couldn't run more than a mile in my twenties.
I couldn't speak Swahili.
"COULD" CAN BE USED IN NEGATIVE SENTENCES IN WHICH YOU DESCRIBE A MOMENTARY OR ONE-TIME ABILITY.
Yesterday, I couldn't lift the couch by myself. Correct be able to

could
POLITE REQUEST Could I have something to drink?
Could I borrow your stapler?
REQUESTS USUALLY REFER TO THE NEAR FUTURE. Couldn't he come with us?
Couldn't you help me with this for just a second?
REQUESTS USUALLY REFER TO THE NEAR FUTURE. can,
may,
might
REMEMBER: "Could not" vs. "Might not"
"Could not" suggests that it is impossible for something to happen. "Might not" suggests you do not know if something happens.
Examples:
• Jack might not have the key. MAYBE HE DOES NOT HAVE THE KEY.
• Jack could not have the key. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE THAT HE HAS THE KEY. [/englishtext]



urz......yamen