Can, with an unchanged next verb
+ infinitive expresses ability or possibility: . The stem changes o → ue except for and . The infinitive after it does not change.
| 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 | ||
A polite request
is familiar; , polite singular. addresses several people familiarly in Spain. Here is the useful phrase help me. is a complete answer when the action is understood.
Practice 1/5 · The right form
Choose the form for the message
Choose the right word for the gap.
Yo ayudar.
I can help.
Vosotros venir.
You can come.
Nosotros podemos a pie.
We can go on foot.
Ellas hablar español.
They can speak Spanish.
Practice 2/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete a useful exchange
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
¿ ayudarme?
Can you help me? (familiar singular)
Clara venir. Nosotros ir.
Clara can come. We can go.
Practice 3/5 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
Can you help me, please? (polite)
We cannot go by train.
Can you come with me? (familiar plural)
Practice 4/5 · In situations
What helps in this situation?
Choose the right words for the situation.
You approach an unfamiliar adult at the station to ask for help politely.
You say:
Ask for help rather than offering help.
You approach an unfamiliar adult at the station to ask for help politely.
You say:
Ask for help rather than offering help.
Practice 5/5 · Matching
Connect the message and its meaning
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
