Question

1. Read the following sentences and say whether the modal verb can expresses ability or permission.
1. Jane can speak four languages. 2.1 can fix this engine.
3. You can drive a car, can't you?
4. Tom says we can stay here all night.
5. Can we bring some friends to the party?
6. Our professor says we can submit the projects next week.
7. Can your boyfriend play tennis?
8. Can we have a break for some coffee?
9. You can play in the garden. Not in the street.
10. We are very busy now but we can repair this device in an hour.

Answer 1

1 ability
2 ability
3 ability
4 permission
5 permission
6 permission
7 ability
8 permission
9 permission
10 ability