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CAN / COULD CAN:  We use the modal  can  to make general statements about what is possible: It  can be   very cold in winter.  (= It is sometimes very cold in winter) You  can  easily  lose   your way in the dark.  (= People often lose their way in the dark) We use the negative  can’t  or  cannot  to show that something is impossible: That  can’t be  true. You  cannot be  serious We use  can  to talk about someone’s skill or general abilities: She  can speak  several languages. He   can swim   like a fish. They  can’t dance   very well. We use  can  to talk about the ability to do something at a given time in the  present  or  future : You  can make a lot of money if you are lucky. Help. I  can’t breathe . They   can run  but they  can’t hide . We use  can  ...

USE FOR-SINCE-YET-ALREADY For/since The words  for  and  since  are used in sentences where the speaker wants to talk about something that started in the past and continues into the present. For  is used when specifying the amount of time (how long): I've had this watch  for  more than 40 years. I've only known her  for  a few weeks. He's been here  for  6 months and still can't speak a word of German. She's been smoking  for  a long time. No wonder she coughs so much! Since  is used when specifying the starting point: I've had this watch  since  1965. I've only known her  since  the beginning of last week. He's been here  since  April and he still can't speak a word of German. She's been smoking  since  she started grade 5. No wonder she coughs so much! Note:  The present perfect or present perfect continuous are needed in such sentences. It ...

PRESENT SIMPLE VS PRESENT PROGRESSIVE Present simple: The simple present is a verb tense with two main uses. We use the simple present tense when an action is happening right now, or when it happens regularly (or unceasingly, which is why it’s sometimes called present indefinite). Depending on the person, the simple present tense is formed by using the root form or by adding ‑s or ‑ es   to the end. EXAMPLE:  I feel great! Pauline loves pie. I’m sorry to hear that you’re sick. The other is to talk about habitual actions or occurrences. EXAMPLE:  Pauline practices the piano every day. Ms. Jackson travels during the summer. Hamsters run all night. Typically, when we want to describe a temporary action that is currently in progress, we use the present continuos: Pauline can’t come to the phone right now because she  is brushing  her teeth. How to Form the Simple Present In the simple present, most regular verbs use the root form, exce...