Consider a scenario where you are discussing abilities with your classmates. How would you use 'can' and…

Questão

Consider a scenario where you are discussing abilities with your classmates. How would you use 'can' and 'could' in that conversation?

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Resposta esperada

In a conversation, I would say: "I can play soccer well, and last year, I could run faster than before. My friend can also draw beautifully but couldn't do it until last year."

Explicação

A resposta utiliza "can" para expressar habilidades atuais e "could" para indicar habilidades passadas, mostrando a diferença temporal entre as duas formas verbais. Além disso, a estrutura apresentada é clara e exemplifica bem o uso de cada termo no contexto de habilidades. Isso demonstra compreensão das regras gramaticais e aplicação prática na conversação.

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