In this English grammar lesson you will learn how we use modal verbs in English We use modal verbs when we talk about: ability I can't answer the phone at the moment. My hands are dirty. I could swim when I was three years old. certainty You must have seen him. He was standing right next to you. obligation and necessity You should/ought to call your … [Read more...] about How to use modal verbs in English
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Using Can, able to, managed to in English
In this English lesson you will learn how we use can, able to, managed to in English. Can/could for general ability If you have the ability to do something we use 'can' and 'could'. Examples: I can/can't run fast. I could/couldn't run fast when I was five. Can has no infinitive or past participle so we need to use 'be able to' for: the future - I will … [Read more...] about Using Can, able to, managed to in English