Stating Capabilities

​Rani : “Yuli and Tono can make fried rice, and they can fry the egg nicely. They can also serve fried rice beautifully with tomatoes and celery

​"Can" can be used to inform that we are able to do something. Check on the structure below!

​(+) S + can + V1

I can play a guitar​

​(-) S + cannot/Can’t+ V1

​ I cannot play a guitar

​(?) Can +S+ V1

​ Can you play a guitar?

​Beside the structure above, you can also use question words (5W + 1H)

​Example:

​ What can I do for you?

How can Budi play guitar?

​S+ is/am/are+ able to+V1

​(+) S + s/am/are+ able to+ V1

I am able to play a guitar

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​(-) S + is/am/are+not+ able to+ V1

I cannot play a guitar

​(?) Is/am/are +S+ able to+ V1

Are you able to play a guitar?

Yes, I am

​Can vs Could

​What is the difference between 'can' and 'could'?

​1. Could used to tell the activity that happen in the past

Ex: ​When I was child, I could play marble

​2. 'Could' can be used to tell that the activity happen at present but as possibilities (something uncertain)

Ex: He could play a guitar​

​3. 'Could' can be used to tell capabilities more polite

Ex: ​My father could run fast

​Stating Willingness

​Puspita: “If you need any help with your laundry, please let me know. I will come to your house to help you. "

​Beside stating capabilities, today we'll also learn about how to express willingness

​Next is the structure to use will:

• (+) S + Will/would+ V1

  ● I will play football next Sunday

  ● I would helped you but I don’t have time

  ● I will come to your home tomorrow

• (-) S + Will/would + not (won’t/wouldn’t) + V1

  ● I will not play football next Sunday

  ● I wouldn’t helped you but I don’t have time

  ● I won’t come to your home tomorrow

• (?) Will/would +S+ V1?

  ● Would you work for me?

  Yes, I would (Ya, saya bisa)

  ● Will you go to Jogja?

  No, I won’t

  ● Would you help me?

  Of course, I would