Modal Verbs. "CAN"

1. Ability:

1.1. * I can speak three languages.

1.2. * She can play the piano.

2. Offer:

2.1. * Can I help you?

2.2. * I can send this letter for you.

3. Possibility:

3.1. * Smoking can cause cancer.

3.2. * H can get very hot there these days.

4. Request:

4.1. * Can you hand me the pencil?

4.2. * Can I go to the park?

5. Permission:

5.1. * Can I talk to the director?

5.2. * You can play outside.