Element FORM: WITH ADVERBS
SuperCat MODALITY
SubCat can
Lexical Range 1
Level B1
Cando Can use 'can' with a limited range of adverbs (including 'also', 'always', 'even', 'just', 'only', 'really', 'still') in the normal mid position after the modal verb. ► adverbs
Corrected Learner Example You can also write postcards and letters to your friends. (B1 THRESHOLD, 2008, German)

I can only tell you what I think about it, because you have to decide. (B1 THRESHOLD, 2008, Italian)

I can't even remember the girl's face. (B1 THRESHOLD, 2006, Vietnamese)

The trouble is that I can't really afford it. (B1 THRESHOLD, 2001, French)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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