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Ability, permission, and learned skills

After a verb, can mean ability or permission: “can help,” “may enter.”

The negative is : “cannot go,” “not allowed / cannot take photos,” depending on context.

Use for learned skills: “can speak Thai,” “know how to swim.”

Thai also uses + verb for liking an activity: “like walking,” “like playing football.”

Practice 1/6 · Finding words

Tap the form practised in this unit.

Practice 2/6 · The right form

Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.

Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps

Fill the gaps with the words from the box.

Practice 4/6 · Building sentences

Put the words in order.

Practice 5/6 · In situations

Choose the right words for the situation.

Can you help?
You say:
Can you help?
You say:
Today we cannot go to the lake.
You say:
Today we cannot go to the lake.
You say:
I can speak Thai.
You say:
I can speak Thai.
You say:
The tourist likes walking.
You say:
The tourist likes walking.
You say:

Practice 6/6 · Matching

Match the pairs.

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