The use of Modal Auxilary Can

 Modal verbs, including "can," are auxiliary verbs used to express ability, possibility, permission, or requests. Here's a basic guide on using the modal verb "can" with some teaching material:

1. Expressing Ability:

Example: I can swim.

Teaching Material: Use visuals or activities that demonstrate various abilities. For example, show pictures of people doing different activities and have students create sentences using "can."

2. Making Requests:

Example: Can you pass me the book?

Teaching Material: Role-playing activities where students make requests can be effective. Create scenarios and encourage students to use "can" to ask for help or permission.

3. Offering and Asking for Permission:

Example: Can I go to the bathroom?

Teaching Material: Role-playing or scenarios where students ask for and grant permission. Discuss appropriate situations for using "can" to seek permission.

4. Expressing Possibility:

Example: It can rain later.

Teaching Material: Discuss weather forecasts or future plans, emphasizing the use of "can" to express possibilities. Use visual aids like weather charts or schedules.

5. Negation of Ability:

Example: I can't swim.

Teaching Material: Contrast positive and negative statements to highlight the use of "can't" for negation. Provide exercises where students practice creating negative sentences.

6. Talking about General Abilities:

Example: Cats can see in the dark.

Teaching Material: Explore general abilities of animals, people, or objects. Encourage students to research and present information using "can" to express general capabilities.

7. Time Expressions:

Example: I can meet you at 3 p.m.

Teaching Material: Introduce time-related expressions to show the temporal aspect of using "can." Use timelines or schedules to practice forming sentences.

8. Contrast with Other Modals:

Example: I must finish my homework.

Teaching Material: Compare "can" with other modals like "must," "should," or "may." Discuss the nuances and when each is appropriate.

Activities:

Role-Playing: Create scenarios for students to use "can" in various situations.

Sentence Building: Provide sentence parts and have students construct sentences using "can."

Games: Create games like bingo or word search using sentences with "can."

Storytelling: Have students create short stories using "can" to express abilities or possibilities.

Assessment:

Use quizzes or exercises to assess understanding.

Evaluate students during role-playing activities.

Assign writing tasks where students demonstrate the correct use of "can."

Remember to tailor these materials to the proficiency level of your students and gradually introduce more complex uses of "can" as they progress.

Here are 50 sentences that use auxiliary verbs to express ability, possibility, permission, or requests, with a focus on the modal verb "can":

Ability:

I can swim well.

She can speak three languages fluently.

They can solve complex math problems.

We can play the piano.

He can run a marathon.

Possibility:

6. It can rain later in the day.

The project can be completed by next week.

She can win the competition with enough practice.

It can snow in winter.

The package can arrive tomorrow.

Permission:

11. Can I go to the party tonight?

Can he use your computer for a while?

You can borrow my book if you like.

Can we visit the museum tomorrow?

Can they stay for dinner?

Requests:

16. Can you please pass the salt?

Can I have a moment of your time?

Can you help me with this problem?

Can you turn off the lights?

Can you pick up some groceries on your way home?

Ability:

21. She can lift heavy weights at the gym.

I can cook a delicious lasagna.

They can play the guitar beautifully.

We can fix the broken chair.

He can dance like a professional.

Possibility:

26. It can be a great opportunity for us.

The meeting can be rescheduled.

She can be the next CEO.

The concert can be canceled due to bad weather.

It can take a few hours to complete the task.

Permission:

31. Can I use your phone for a moment?

Can they attend the event?

You can park your car here.

Can he join us for lunch?

Can we enter the building?

Requests:

36. Can you lend me some money?

Can I have a glass of water, please?

Can you pass me the menu?

Can you send me the report by tomorrow?

Can you give me a ride to the airport?

Ability:

41. He can fix the computer issues.

I can complete the project before the deadline.

They can navigate through the city easily.

She can play the violin with skill.

We can speak in front of a large audience.

Possibility:

46. It can take some time to process the application.

The plan can succeed with proper execution.

She can become a famous actress in the future.

It can be a challenging task to accomplish.

The experiment can yield interesting results.

I hope these sentences provide a helpful example of using modal verbs in various contexts!