Look at the motorway signs.
What can/can’t you do on the motorway? Complete the sentences. Write short answers.
This worksheet is about the use of can and can’t. Students look at the signs and answer. The worksheet has an answer key.
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The use Of “Can” & “Can’t”
Let’s put the pedal to the metal and explore how “can” and “can’t” help us understand traffic rules.
| Expression | Use | Example | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can | To express permission or possibility | You can turn right on red after stopping. | Indicates that the action is allowed under traffic rules. |
| Can’t | To express prohibition or impossibility | You can’t park here during rush hour. | Indicates that the action is not allowed under traffic rules. |
When to Use “Can” and “Can’t” in Traffic Rules:
- Green Light: You can proceed through the intersection.
- Red Light: You can’t go until the light turns green.
- Speed Limit: You can drive up to the posted speed limit but can’t exceed it.
- Parking: You can park in designated areas, but you can’t park in front of a fire hydrant.
- Seat Belts: You can ensure your safety by buckling up, and you can’t legally drive without wearing a seat belt.
Tips for Remembering Traffic Rules with “Can” and “Can’t”:
- “Can” for Permission: Think of “can” as the green light giving you the go-ahead.
- “Can’t” for Prohibition: Remember “can’t” as the big red stop sign halting you in your tracks.
- Context Clues: Look for signs and signals—they’ll often tell you what you can and can’t do.
Creative Ways to Practice:
- Role-Play: Pretend you’re a traffic cop explaining rules to drivers using “can” and “can’t.”
- Storytelling: Create a story about a day in the life of a driver navigating the “can dos” and “can’t dos” of the road.
- Quiz Time: Test your friends on traffic rules by asking what they can and can’t do in different scenarios.
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