explain the usage of can and will

Explanation:

Here's the explanation of the usage of can and will:

Can:

Before giving you the functions, i want to give you the sentence structure of can first.

(+) S + can + V1 + O

(-) S + can't / can not + V1 + O

(?) Can + S + V1 + O + ?

Can has several functions, they are:

1. To express ability

If you want to say that you are able to do something you may use "can"

For example:

I can speak english well

(Trans: Aku dapat berbahasa inggris dengan baik)

2. To ask for permission

in term of permission you can use can or could. Yes, could is the V2 and V3 of can, but in this term you can use it in present time. Can is used in informal situation while could is used in formal situation

For example:

- Can I borrow your dictionary?

(Trans: Bolehkah aku meminjam kamus mu?)

- Could I use your bathroom, please?

(Trans: Bolehkah aku menggunakan kamar mandi anda?)

3. To express request

Similar to ask for permission, you can use can and could in this term. You can use can and could if you want to request someone to do something for you.

For example:

- My hands are full. Can you open the door for me?

(Trans: Bisakah kamu membukakan pintu untukku?)

- Could you look after my cat for a while, please? I have to go to the toilet.

(Trans: Dapatkah anda menjaga kucing saya sebentar? Saya harus ke toilet)

4. Suggestion

You can give a suggestion to someone by using can.

For example:

Your laptop's repair fee is so expensive. You can buy a new laptop instead of repairing it.

(Trans: Biaya perbaikan laptop mu sangat mahal. Kamu dapat membeli sebuah laptop baru dari pada memperbaikinya.

5. Offer

You can use can to offer something to another person.

For example:

- It's dangerous for a woman to go home alone at night. I can take you home if you want.

(Trans: berbahaya bagi seorang wanita untuk pulang sendirian di malam hari. Aku dapat mengantarmu pulang jika kamu mau.

- Can i help you?

(Trans: bisakah aku membantumu?)

Will

Before giving you the functions, i want to give you the sentence structure of will first.

(+) S + will + V1 + O

(-) S + won't / will not + V1 + O

(?) Will + S + V1 + O + ?

Generally, will is used in future tense to express something that will happen in the future. Moreover, will have another functions beside expressing something that will happen in the future. Here they are:

1. Expressing certainty

We can use will when we are certain of something because that is what is expected.

For example:

We have to go now, my father will arrive at 10 am.

(Trans: Kita harus pergi sekarang, ayahku akan tiba jam 10 pagi)

2. Wish

This function is related to if conditional sentence. In this term, will and would can be used. Will is used to express something that is possible to be happened while would is used to express something that is not possible to be happened in present time.

For example:

- If it's rain, i will not water the flower

(Trans: Jika hujan, aku tidak akan menyiram bunga)

- If i were you, i would take the offer

(Trans: Jika aku adalah kamu, aku akan mengambil tawaran itu)

3. Offers or invitation

in this term, will and would can be used. Will is used in informal situation while would is used in formal situation.

For example:

- Will you go out with me tonight?

(trans: maukah kamu pergi denganku malam ini?)

- Would you like to order something?

(Trans: apakah anda mau memesan sesuatu?)

I hope the explanation is clear enough.

Detil jawaban:

Kelas: SMP

Pelajaran: bahasa inggris

Kategori: Modals