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This task doesn't have audio. Read the question below and select the correct answer.

--questions--

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Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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You can explain the project details to me?

--feedback--

This sentence should be structured as a question.


Can you explain the project details to me?


Can explains you the project details?

--feedback--

The modal verb can should be followed by the base form of the verb, not explains.


Do can you explain the project details?

--feedback--

Can already acts as a helping verb, so do is not needed in the question.

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When forming a question with modal verbs, the structure is: modal verb + subject + base verb + (object)? For example:

  • Can we complete the project by Friday? - Asking if it's possible to finish the project by Friday.

  • Should we update the software to the latest version? - Asking for advice or suggestion on whether to update the software.

In the correct answer, can is placed before the subject (you), and the verb (explain) is in its base form.