A skill or a possibility
+ infinitive is knowing how: . + infinitive is being able in the situation: . For factual knowledge, also means I know. Keep the accent in .
| Person | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I | ||
| I | ||
| you, familiar singular | ||
| you, familiar singular | ||
| / / | he / she / you politely | |
| he / she / you politely | ||
| / | we | |
| we | ||
| / | you, familiar plural in Spain | |
| you, familiar plural in Spain | ||
| / / | they / you politely plural | |
| they / you politely plural | ||
Why and because
A question uses (two words, with an accent). An answer uses (one word): . means that is why/so: . These let you explain a decision simply.
Practice 1/5 · The right form
Choose the form for the message
Choose the right word for the gap.
Yo cocinar.
I know how to cook.
Vosotros bailar.
You know how to dance.
No vengo tengo que trabajar.
I am not coming because I have to work.
¿ no vienes?
Why are you not coming?
Practice 2/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete a useful exchange
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Nosotras cantar. Ellos bailar.
We can sing. They can dance.
Tú cocinar, pero Javier no .
You can cook, but Javier cannot.
Tengo frío. llevo una chaqueta.
I feel cold. That is why I wear a jacket.
Practice 3/5 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
I can help on Saturday.
Why do you have to get up early?
I cannot dance, but I can learn.
Practice 4/5 · Matching
Connect the message and its meaning
Match the pairs.
Practice 5/5 · Fill the gaps
Check the contrast in a new context
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
No bailar, pero aprender.
I do not know how to dance, but I can learn.
Unit complete
