Element USE: POSSIBILITY
SuperCat MODALITY
SubCat can
Lexical Range N/A
Level A1
Cando Can use 'can' to talk about possibility.
Corrected Learner Example The shop is next to the post office. There you can find milk, juices and sweets but you can't buy meat. (A1 BREAKTHROUGH, 2008, Spanish - Other)

I cannot see you today. (A1 BREAKTHROUGH, 2009, Farsi)

I'm sorry I can't see you now because I am very busy at work. (A1 BREAKTHROUGH, 2009, Mandarin)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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