Language focus can for ability and permission
3 Look at the information in the table.
Complete the sentences and questions.
1 Kristin
can
2 Leo
3 Kristin and Leo
paint.
paint.
dance.
(Kristin) the guitar?
4 A:
B: Yes,
(Leo) French?
5 A:
B: No,
(Kristin and Leo)
6 A:
speak French?
B: No,
Total: 8​

1 Kristin can paint.
2 Leo can dance.
3 Kristin and Leo can paint.
4 A: Can Kristin play the guitar?
B: Yes, she can.
5 A: Can Leo speak French?
B: No, he can't.
6 A: Can Kristin and Leo speak French?
B: No, they can't.
Total: 8

In this exercise, we are focusing on the ability and permission expressed by the modal verb "can." The table provides information about what Kristin and Leo can do.

In the first sentence, we see that Kristin can paint. This means that she has the ability to paint.

In the second sentence, we learn that Leo can dance. Again, this indicates that he has the ability to dance.

The third sentence states that both Kristin and Leo can paint. It shows that they both have the ability to paint.

Moving on to the questions, question 4 asks if Kristin can play the guitar. The answer is given in the next line, where it is confirmed that she can indeed play the guitar.

Question 5 inquires about Leo's ability to speak French. The answer says that he cannot speak French, which means he does not have the ability to do so.

Finally, question 6 asks if both Kristin and Leo can speak French. The response states that they cannot speak French, indicating that neither of them has that ability.

The total is given as 8, which suggests that there are a total of 8 abilities or permissions discussed in the table and sentences.