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Can

Can is used to express ability. For example:

She can drive this car. I can read and write German.
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When we use can in a negative sentence, can becomes cannot and shows impossibility.
For example:

They cannot be your friends. The man cannot run fast.
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Can is used to express permission in a direct way. It is less formal. For example:

Can I go out? No, you cannot go.
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Rememberemember
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We do not add -s/-es or -ing with the root form of the verb used with modals.

Practice Time 1

Fill in the blanks with may, can or cannot.
1. Ankita ______________ speak English well.

2. ______________ I open the window?

3. ______________ I have some more soup?

4. My elder sister ______________ cook Italian food.

5. I______________ get good marks in the test if I study hard.

6. I ______________ see the temple from my bunglow.
7. He is not playing today. India ______________ win the match.

8. I have an urgent work at home. I ______________ go out today.

Should

Should is used to give advice or suggestion. For example:

You should help the poor.
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You should focus on your studies.
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Must

Must is used to say something that is necessary or very important. For example:

You must take medicines on time.
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I must work hard for my annual exams.
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