English conversation

by **James Trotta** » Sun Jun 27, 2004 10:27 am

"Can" is often used to show abiltiy. Here's an example I just thought up:

Teacher: Can you come to my office at 2:00?
Student: Actually I can't. I have class then.
Teacher: OK. How about 4:00? Can you come then?
Student: Sure I can.

by **sewon** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:45 am

we can just hang out and have a good time

:arrow:

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by **sunmi** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:50 am

I can come true my dreams. and I will.

I can do it.

by **jinyoung** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 4:33 pm

"I Can't Stop Thinking!"

by.http://www.scottmccloud.com/comics/icst/(from. yahoo.com)

This sentence means that I have a lot of thinking, so it is difficult to stop.

by **balg-um** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 2:48 pm

He can play the piano.

- sungmoon Elementary English Grammar - (It is the name of book)

This sentence means that he is able to play the piano.

by **Yeon-Seon** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 3:29 pm

I can't find the two pencils.

mean : Two pencils are nonexistent.

This scntence com from 'newspaper'

by **James Trotta** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 12:00 pm

jinyoung wrote:
"I Can't Stop Thinking!"

by.http://www.scottmccloud.com/comics/icst/(from. yahoo.com)

This sentence means that I have a lot of thinking, so it is difficult to stop.

Sometimes I can't sleep because I can't stop thinking (usually about my classes or my websites).

by **James Trotta** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 12:27 pm

Yeon-Seon wrote:I can't find the two pencils.

mean : Two pencils are nonexistent.

This scntence com from 'newspaper'

Actually, the speaker probably believes that the two pencils do exist. S/he just doesn't know where they are. For example I know I have some business cards, but right now I can't find them.

by **James Trotta** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 6:37 am

Sunmi wrote:I can come true my dreams. and I will.

I can do it.

I think it would be better to say:

My dreams can come true.
OR
I can make my dreams come true.

by **sanghyun** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 1:37 pm

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by **An Sang Hyun** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 1:40 am

If we unveil these buried mysteries,how can we have a clear view of history. -newsweek:Is it the Right Time to Wake the Emperor?-

meaning:We should excavate historical heritages.

by **KIM SOO AH** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 8:01 am

A: I'm heading downtown. Can I give you a lift?
B: The way you drive, I'd rather take the bus.

http://www.stoo.com/html/stooview/2004/ ... 91215.html

'give someone lift' means take a ride. 'Can I give you a lift?' means I can take a ride for you.

by **James Trotta** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 11:27 am

sanghyun wrote:
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Morningstar is a famous financial company so they think people will trust them because of their reputation. That's why they say people can trust them.

by **Jason M. Ham** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 4:55 pm

My father used to do this to me all of the time:
A: Dad, can I have some ice cream?
B: I don't know, can you?
A: You know what I mean. Is it OK? May I have some ice cream?
B: Yes, you may.

He was trying to get me to use may for permission and restrict can for use with ability only. Sorry, dad, it looks like everybody on the streets is ignoring your suggestion these days.

Permission:

Can I go to the movies with Brad? Please?

<or>

May I go ...

Ability:

Can you do a handstand?

by **LeeBoYoung(23)** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:31 am

The Purpose of the study of economic is to define what can or cannot be done in the use of the wealth of nation.
//sungmon

ability- I can write with my left hand.
strong guess - The rumor cannot be true.
favor, request - Could you hlep me carry this bag?

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Can vs. May for Permission

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