English Modal Verbs Can, Example Sentences Ability I can speak three languages She can play the piano. Request Can you hand me the pencil? Can I go to the park? Modal Perfect List and Example Sentences Offer Can I help you? I can send this letter for you. Not allowed You can not drive fast. You can not smoke here. Possibility Smoking can cause cancer. It can get very hot there these days. Permission Can I borrow your notebook? Can I speak to Mary? Example Sentences; As long as you live here, you can use all my stuff. You can join the party tonight, not too late. Please be home at 2:00. He has lived in Germany for 10 years so he