Saturday, November 16, 2013

can vs may

Two words which are often confused are can and may.

Can
The word can is used to denote ability:

I can swim. ( I have the ability to swim)
She can play the piano. (She has the ability to play the piano)
Can he speak Japanese? (Does he have the ability to speak Japanese)

May
The word may is used to denote permission:

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