Welcome to this tutorial.
Today we're going to talk about model verbs can and could.
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we use model verbs to show if we believe something is certain probable or possible or not.
Remember that we also use models to ask permission.
Make requests and offers etc..
Remember that model verbs fall into the category of auxiliary verbs which are also known as helping
verbs meaning that they are used together with a main verb to give grammatical information and additional
meaning to a sentence.
Now the model verb can has only two forms can in the present and could in the past.
Now reuse can a to talk about general abilities or skills in the present.
For example I can cook and bake general ability or skill B to make general statements about what is
possible or impossible not allowed.
For example it can be very hot in summer general statement about what is possible in summer you can't
smoke here.
Impossible not allowed to smoke here
C to ask for permission.
Informal for example can I borrow your pencil please.
D to request something informal.
Can you help me please.
Fee to make offers for example can I carry these facts for you.
And could is used a to talk about general abilities or skills.
In the past for example I could paint beautifully as a kid in the past B to make general statements
about what was possible or impossible not allowed.
For example it could be very hot in summer general statement about what was possible he couldn't do
it.
He is such a sweet guy.
It was impossible for him to do it
c to ask for permission.
Formal training.
Use your phone please d to request something formal.
For example could you show me the way please.
E to make suggestions.
For example we could go to the bar if you want.