HAVO 2 - Can + Be able to H2T1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Can / To be able to

Stepping Stones
Theme 3
Grammar 7

At the end of the lesson you:

- can explain the difference between can and 

to be able to 

Can / to be able to

Je gebruikt can/cannot/can't bij vaardigheden:

I can swim

You can sing very well

They are Dutch, so they can ride a bike

to be able to + hele ww

Let op! je moet 'to be' vervoegen:

I am able to play football.

He is able to play football.

They are able to play football.

Can / to be able to

Je gebruikt to be able to om te zeggen dat iemand in staat is:

I'm not able to run a marathon.

We're able to go to your party yonight.

The police are unable to find the thief.

Which Dutch word do you use to translate can & be able to?

1. kunnen
2. mogen
3. kennen
4. doen

I ...... walk, because I broke my leg.

1. cannot
2. can
3. am unable to
4. am not able to

I ... ride a bike because my dad taught me.

1. can
2. cannot
3. am able to
4. am unable to

What is the difference between can & be able to?

Describe a situation in which I would say: I'm not able to open the window.

I know the difference between can & be able to