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Welcome to English Aasaan!
in today's video lesson, we'll learn the intricacies in using the two modal verbs that are often confused namely- Can & May.

The words "can" and "may" are both modal verbs in English, but they are used in different contexts and for different purposes. Understanding their distinctions, especially in terms of permission, ability, and possibility, is important for precise and polite communication.

Permission

Can
- Usage: Informally used to ask or give permission.
-Examples:
- Can I go to the restroom? (Asking for permission informally)
- You can leave early today. (Giving permission informally)

May
- Usage: Formally used to ask or give permission, considered more polite and formal.
- Examples:
- May I go to the restroom? (Asking for permission formally)
- You may leave early today. (Giving permission formally)

Ability

Can
- Usage: Used to express someone's ability to do something.
- Examples:
- She can speak three languages. (Indicating ability)
- I can swim very fast. (Indicating ability)

Possibility

May
- Usage: Used to indicate a possibility, often with a slightly higher degree of uncertainty than "can."
- Examples:
- It may rain later today. (Indicating possibility, similar to "can" but often more tentative)
- You may feel better after some rest. (Indicating possibility)