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<!-- AUDIO REFERENCE: Sophie: Today, I'm going out. I can show you some places around here. Are you interested? -->

--description--

Can is a modal verb used to express abilities or possibilities. It indicates what someone is capable of doing.

--questions--

--text--

What does Sophie express with the word can?

--answers--

A request to show some places to Tom.

--feedback--

Can can be used for polite requests. But in this context, Sophie is expressing her ability.


An obligation to show some places to Tom.

--feedback--

Can doesn't express obligation.


An ability to show some places to Tom.


A past action.

--feedback--

Can is used to talk about abilities or possibilities in the present, not the past.

--video-solution--

3

--scene--

json
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        "character": "Sophie",
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        "opacity": 0
      }
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      "filename": "1.1-3.mp3",
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      "startTimestamp": 8.2,
      "finishTimestamp": 12.7
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      "character": "Sophie",
      "opacity": 1,
      "startTime": 0
    },
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      "character": "Sophie",
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      "finishTime": 5.2,
      "dialogue": {
        "text": "Today, I'm going out. I can show you some places around here. Are you interested?",
        "align": "center"
      }
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}