3 Write sentences with can or can't
and the words in the box. Then write
P(permission) or A (ability) next to each
sentence.
wear play use
go speak read
watch buy
dance
very fast
That's James. He can run
A
1 She
Italian and Japanese. She's
very good at languages.
2.
that film on TV?
3 My grandparents
a computer
but they want to learn
4 I'm sorry, You
to the cinema
How
5 He loves music and he
the
guitar
6 You
that T-shirt to school if
you want
7
you
the tango?
8 My baby sister
or write.
9
1 a new mobile phone in that
shop?​

1. She can speak Italian and Japanese. (A) - This sentence indicates the ability to speak multiple languages.
2. Can we watch that film on TV? (P) - This sentence asks for permission to watch a specific film on television.
3. My grandparents can't use a computer, but they want to learn. (A) - This sentence expresses the lack of ability to use a computer, but the desire to learn.
4. I'm sorry, you can't go to the cinema. (P) - This sentence denies permission to go to the cinema.
5. He loves music and he can play the guitar. (A) - This sentence describes the ability to play the guitar.
6. You can wear that T-shirt to school if you want. (P) - This sentence gives permission to wear a specific T-shirt to school.
7. Can you dance the tango? (A) - This sentence asks about the ability to dance the tango.
8. My baby sister can't read or write. (A) - This sentence states the lack of ability to read or write.
9. Can I buy a new mobile phone in that shop? (P) - This sentence asks for permission to purchase a new mobile phone in a certain shop.