Can, could and (be) able to
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25 Nisan 2009 Cumartesi
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Can + infinitive (mastar):
- We can see the lake from our bedroom window.
- Can you speak any foreign languages?
- I can come and see you tomorrow if you like.
Olumsuz yapısı: can’t ( = cannot) :
- I'm afraid I can't come to the party on Friday.
- Are you able to speak any foreign languages?
Örneğin:
- I can't sleep.
But I haven't been able to sleep recently. (can has no present perfect).
“Can” present perfect tense ile birlik kullanılamaz. Dolayısıyla “(be) able to” kullanılmalı.
C. “Could” ve “was able to... ”
Bazen “could” “can” in geçmiş hali yerine kullanılır. Özellikle şu fillerle:
See, hear, smell, taste, feel, remember, understand
- When we went into the house, we could smell burning.
- My grandfather could speak five languages.
- We were completely free. We could do what we wanted. (= we were allowed to do...)
- My grandfather couldn't swim.
- We tried hard but we couldn't persuade them to come with us.
- Alf played well but he couldn't beat Jack.
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