SET VI, ESL 2j

The uses of 'can'

Change each sentence using 'may' (for permission), 'might' (for possibility), or 'be able to' (for ability)

EXAMPLE: Sue can play the piano well. SUE IS ABLE TO PLAY THE PIANO WELL.

1. Can I take my exam early? _____________________________________________

2. He can speak Spanish. _________________________________________________

3. Can I smoke here? ______________________________________________________

4. It can snow in July. __________________________________________________

5. The teacher says that they can take the exam early. ___________________

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6. The newspaper says that it can still snow this year. _________________ __________________________________________________________________________