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CAN

* El verbo CAN significa Poder (hacer algo), habilidad

I can drive a truck. Puedo manejar un camion

He can fly a plane.  El puede volar un avion.

They can speak chinese. Ellos pueden hablar chino.

* Su forma negativa es CAN NOT. Se abrevia CAN´T

I can´t drive a truck. No puedo manejar un camion

He can´t fly a plane. El no puede volar un avion.

They can´t speak chinese. Ellos no pueden hablar chino.

* Para pregunta se coloca delante

Can I drive a truck ? – Yes , you can

Can He fly a plane ? – No, he can´t

Can They speak chinese ? – Yes, they can

* NUNCA uses TO después de CAN

I can to drive a truck.   = Incorrect

He can to fly a plane.    = Incorrect

1. I CAN TAKE A MESSAGE. I AM A SECRETARY.

2. YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF PATIENTS. YOU ARE A NURSE .

3. SHE CAN ASSIGNS HOMEWORK. SHE IS A TEACHER.

4. HE CAN BRING FOOD. HE IS A WAITER.

5. WE CAN USE A CASH REGISTER. WE ARE CASHIERS.

6. BRENT CAN SELL CLOTHING. HE IS A SALESPERSON.

7. RUTH CAN SHOW THE MENU. SHE IS A WAITRESS.

8. THEY CAN MAKE BREAD, COOKIES AND CAKE. THEY ARE BAKERS .

9. I CAN FLY A PLANE. I AM A PILOT.

10. WE CAN RAISE ANIMALS LIKE COWS, HORSES AND CHICKEN. WE ARE FARMERS.

11. SHE CAN CLEAN THE ROOMS IN A HOTEL. SHE IS A HOUSEKEEPER.

12. YOU CAN MOP THE FLOOR IN A SCHOOL. YOU ARE A CUSTODIAN.

13. JAZMINE CAN HELP THE TRAVELERS IN A FLIGHT. SHE IS A FLIGHT ATTENDANT.

14. SAM AND LUKE CAN PUT OUT THE FIRE. THEY ARE FIREFIGHTERS.

15. GLEN CAN MAKE TABLES, CHAIRS, DOORS AND WINDOWS. HE IS A CARPENTER.

16. OUR DAUGHTER CAN DO AND CUT THE HAIR. SHE IS A HAIRDRESSER.

17. HER HUSBAND CAN PLANT FLOWERs IN THE BACKYARD. HE IS A GARDENER.

18. HIS WIFE CAN DEFEND A CASE IN COURT. SHE IS A LAWYER.

19. THEIR NEPHEW CAN PULL OUT TEETH. HE IS A DENTIST.

20. I CAN RUN (manage) A COMPANY. I AM A BUSINESSMAN.

 Traduccion al Espanol

1. Puedo tomar un mensaje. Soy secretaria.

2. Yu Puedes cuidar a los pacientes. Eres una enfermera.

3. ELLA PUEDE ASIGNArLA TAREA. Ella es una maestra.

4. SE puede llevar comida. ES UN CAMARERO.

5. Podemos usar una caja registradora. SOMOS CAJEROS.

6. BRENT SE PUEDE VENDER ROPA. ES UN VENDEDOR.

7. Ruth puede mostrar el menú. Ella es una camarera.

8. Pueden hacer pan, galletas y pasteles. SON panaderos.

9. Me puede pilotar un avión. Yo soy un piloto.

10. Podemos plantear animales como vacas, caballos y aves. Somos agricultores.

11. ELLA PUEDE LIMPIAR LA habitaciones en un hotel. Ella es una ama de casa.

12. USTED PUEDE trapear el piso en una escuela. USTED ES UN CUSTODIO.
 
13. JAZMINE PUEDE AYUDAR A LOS VIAJEROS EN UN VUELO. Ella es una asistente de vuelo.

14. SAM Y Luke puede apagar el fuego. SON LOS BOMBEROS.

15. GLEN PUEDE HACER LAS MESAS, PUERTAS Y VENTANAS. Él es un carpintero.

16. NUESTRA HIJA puede hacer y cortar el pelo. Ella es una peluquería.

17. Su marido puede plantar flores en el patio trasero. ES UN JARDINERO.

18. Su esposa puede defender un caso en la corte. Ella es una abogada.

19. Su sobrino puede sacar dientes. ES UN DENTISTA.

20. I CAN RUN (gestionar) una compañía. Soy hombre de negocios.

1. Tell me, what can you do?

- Well, I can use a cash register.

   I´m a cashier.

2. Can you sell clothing ?

- I don’t have experience as a sales person,

But I think I can learn how to sell.

3. Do you have any skill as a waiter ?

- Yes, I do. I can take order, carry a tray with food,

talk to customer, explain the menu...

- That’s great ! Can you start work tomorrow ?

- Of course. Thanks for the opportunity.

4- Why do you think we must hire your niece ?

- I guess she is skillful, she is very smart.

- What can she do ?

- She can answer the phone, she can type really fast,

She can take dictation, she can follow direction...

- Call her now. I suppose she is the one for this job.

- Yeah, she can be an excellent receptionist.

5- Do you think you will be able to handle this job ?

- Yes, I do. I have lot of experience as a lawyer.

- Well, we’re gonna see what you can do for our firm.

Can you come in this afternoon to show you the case ?