Write a short paragraph explaining how to use 'can' and 'could' in sentences about abilities.

Questão

Write a short paragraph explaining how to use 'can' and 'could' in sentences about abilities.

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Resposta esperada

To express ability in the present, use 'can'. For past abilities, use 'could'. For example, 'I can swim' indicates current ability while 'I could swim when I was a child' indicates past ability. Remember that 'can' is for present and 'could' is for past.

Explicação

A explicação aborda de forma clara a diferença entre os tempos verbais, destacando o uso de 'can' para habilidades atuais e 'could' para habilidades passadas. Os exemplos fornecidos ilustram bem essa distinção, facilitando a compreensão do aluno. Além disso, a estrutura simples da resposta torna a informação acessível e direta.

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