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ICSE · Class 3 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

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Modal Verbs - CanModal Verbs - CannotApplication of 'Can'Understanding 'Cannot'Modal Verb - ShouldModal Verb - Should NotUsage of 'Can'Application of 'Can' and 'Cannot'
Card 1Modal Verbs - Can

What does 'can' mean?

Answer

'Can' means someone or something has the ability to do something. It shows that something is possible. Example: A bird can fly.

Card 2Modal Verbs - Cannot

What does 'cannot' mean?

Answer

'Cannot' (or 'can't') means someone or something does not have the ability to do something. It shows that something is not possible. Example: A fish cannot walk.

Card 3Application of 'Can'

Give a sentence using 'can' about a dog.

Answer

A dog can run fast and wag its tail. Explanation: Dogs are able to run and show happiness, so we use 'can'.

Card 4Understanding 'Cannot'

Why can't an aeroplane sail on the sea?

Answer

An aeroplane is made to fly in the air, not to float or move on water like a ship. So, it cannot sail on the sea. We say: 'An aeroplane cannot sail on the sea.'…

Card 5Modal Verb - Should

What does 'should' mean?

Answer

'Should' is used to give advice or say what is the right thing to do. Example: You should brush your teeth every day.

Card 6Modal Verb - Should Not

What does 'should not' mean?

Answer

'Should not' (or 'shouldn't') means it is not a good idea to do something. It gives negative advice. Example: You should not eat too much sugar.

Card 7Usage of 'Can'

When do we use 'can' in a sentence?

Answer

We use 'can' to talk about ability, permission, or possibility. Examples: - Ability: I can swim. - Permission: Can I go out to play? - Possibility: It can rain today.

Card 8Application of 'Can' and 'Cannot'

Fill in the blank: A rabbit ______ hop, but a tortoise ______ hop.

Answer

A rabbit **can** hop, but a tortoise **cannot** hop. Explanation: Rabbits are good at hopping, but tortoises are slow and cannot hop.

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Key topics in Can, Cannot - Should, Should not include Understanding 'Can' and 'Cannot', Understanding 'Should' and 'Should not'. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 3 exams.
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