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Tung Quoc Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

can

I can play the piano = I am able to play the piano.

Dogs can bark. =Dogs are able to bark.

I can see. = I am able to see.

Right?

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Not always. : «Make sure to shoot their watchdog as quickly as you can. The mad dog can bark and wake Simpsons or the neighborhood»

— Ant_222

  • Not always.
  • : «Make sure to shoot their watchdog as quickly as you can.
  • The mad dog can bark and wake Simpsons or the neighborhood»
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Not always.

Somtimes «can» means «it's possible that...»

Ex.: «Make sure to shoot their watchdog as quickly as you can. The mad dog can bark and wake Simpsons or the neighborhood»
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I can play the piano = I am able to play the piano. (1)

Dogs can bark. =Dogs are able to bark. (2)

I can see. = I am able to see. (3)

Thanks, but please answer as follow, for example:
Please answer as follows, for example:

(1): right

(2): wrong The correct sentence is:....

Quoc
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All correct, but the first one could also mean "I'm allowed to play the piano".
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Hi Ant,
Ant_222Not always. Somtimes «can» means «it's possible that...» Ex.: «Make sure to shoot their watchdog as quickly as you can. The mad dog can bark and wake Simpsons or the neighborhood»
What does watchdog mean?

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<What does watchdog mean?

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Have you got a dictionary of any kind?
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Sorry, I have found the meaning.

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Tung QuocSorry, I have found the meaning.

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