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

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Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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I don't can access my account because I forgot my password.

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Modal verbs do not use do or does for negation.


I can't access my account because I forgot my password.


I no can access my account because I forgot my password.

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No can is incorrect grammar. The correct form is can't or cannot.


I can accessing my account because I forgot my password.

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The verb accessing is incorrect here. Can should be followed by the base form of the verb (access).

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To form the negative of a modal verb, you simply add not after the modal verb. For example:

  • You shouldn't ignore security updates on your computer. - It's important to install security updates, so don't skip them.

  • We might not have enough time to finish the project by the deadline. - There's a chance that they won't finish the project on time.

With modals can and should, the negative form is usually shortened (can't and shouldn't).