English activity, aimed at high school students, with questions about “Modal Verb Can”. This exercise consists of reading and interpreting the song Treat You Better – Shawn Mendes, presents the verb “Can” in negative, affirmative and interrogative forms.
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The meaning of this verb corresponds to “PODER” or “SABER”, in Portuguese. Therefore to indicate ability, possibility, ability and permission. Note below how to use this verb in the affirmative, negative and interrogative forms:
I can (I can)
You can (You can)
he can (he can)
she can ( she can )
It can( he/she can- objects and animals
we can (we can)
You can (you can)
They can(they or they can)
I can not or can´t (I can't)
You can not or can´t (you can't)
He can not or can´t (he cannot)
She can not or can't (She can't)
It can not or can't ( He/she cannot – animal objects)
We can not or can't (we can't)
You can not or can´t (you can't)
They can't or can't (they or they can't)
Can I? ( I can? )
Can you? ( You can? )
Can he? ( He can? )
Can she? ( Can she? )
Can it? ( Can he or she? for animals and objects)
Can we? ( We can? )
Can you? ( you can? )
Can they? ( Can they or can they? )
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Analyze the use of the verb "Can" In the song: Treat You Better – Shawn Mendes:
I won’t lie to you
I know he's just not right for you
And you can tell me if I'm off
But I see it on your ________
When you ________ that he’s the one that you want
And you’re spending all your ________
In this wrong ___________
And anytime ________ want it to stop
I know I can treat you better
than he can
And any girl ________ you deserves a gentleman
Tell me ________ are we wasting time
On all your wasted crying
When you should ________ with me instead
I know I can treat you better
better than he can
I’ll stop time for you
The second you say you’d like me too
I just wanna give you the loving that you’re missing
baby just to wake up with you
Would be everything I need
And this could be so different
tell me what you want to do
Cause I know I can treat you better
than he can
And any girl like you deserves a gentleman
tell me why are we wasting time
On all your wasted crying
When you should be with me instead
I know I can treat you better
better than he can
better than he can
give me a sign
Take my hand, we’ll be fine
Promise I won’t let you down
Just know that you don’t
have to do this alone
Promise I’ll never let you down
Cause I know I can treat you better
than he can
And any girl like you deserves a gentleman
tell me why are we wasting time
On all your wasted crying
When you should be with me instead
I know I can treat you better
better than he can, oh
better than he can
better than he can
https://www.letras.mus.br/shawn-mendes/treat-you-better/traducao.html
After analyzing the use of the verb "can" in the song, answer:
1) Which verb form is used in the construction of the song? Affirmative form, Interrogative form or negative form? Justify your answer with elements taken from the music.
2) A possible translation for the verses: "You can tell me…”; “I can treat you better”; “Better than he can…” would, respectively:
a) “You can tell me”; “I can treat you better”; "Better than he can."
b) “You can tell me”; “You can treat me better, “Better than she can”.
3) Listen to the song and select the word that completes each verse below, after completing the gaps in the song.
a) “But I see it on your ………………….” ( )PLACE ( ) FACE
b) “When you……….. that he’s the one that you want…” ( ) SAY ( ) MAY
c) ”And you’re spending all your …………..” ( )NINE ( ) TIME
d) ”In this wrong ………………………………” ( ) EXPLORATION ( ) SITUATION
e) ”And anytime …………… want it to stop…” ( ) YOU ( )DO
f) ”And any girl …………….. you deserves a gentleman…” ( ) LIKE ( ) DISLIKE
g) ”Tell me …………….. are we wasting time…” ( ) WHY ( ) SKY
h) “When you should …………. with me instead…” ( ) SHE ( ) BE
4) What is the theme of the song?
5) Answer the indirect question: “Tell me what you want to do…”
6) Ask Paul if he can do these things:
1.Can you play chess?
2…………………………………………………………………………
3…………………………………………………………………………
4…………………………………………………………………………
5…………………………………………………………………………
6…………………………………………………………………………
7) Complete these sentences with can or can't. Use one these verbs:
a) Kate got the job because she …………….. ……………….. six languages.
b) I'm sorry but we …………….. ……………….. to your party next Friday.
c) I like this hotel room. You …………….. ……………….. the mountains from the window.
d) Have you seen my bag? I …………….. ……………….. it.
e) You are speaking very quietly. I …………….. ……………….. you.
8) Complete the sentences using can or can't:
a) A baby ………………………talk.
b) He is a good player but I …………………… beat him.
c) …………………… she speak English?
d) I'm very tired. I ……………………even walk.
e) We ……………………… leave now. I'm ready.
f) …………………… do you ride a bike?
g) The music is so loud. I ………………………hear you.
h) …………………… do you play tennis?
9) Transform the sentences below into affirmatives, negatives or interrogatives according to what is requested:
a) Bruno can play the guitar. (negative)
b) Can the girls play volleyball? (affirmative)
c) Can Mary cook cheese with meat? (yes)
d) We can cook well. (negative)
e) Karl can cook spaghetti.(interrogative)
f) Any can write exciting articles. (interrogative)
10) Write 5 sentences about yourself. use can or can't.
1………………………………………………………………………………..
2………………………………………………………………………………..
3………………………………………………………………………………..
4………………………………………………………………………………..
5………………………………………………………………………………..
6………………………………………………………………………………..
By Rosiane Fernandes Silva
At answers are in the link above the header.
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