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"David can speaks English" vs "David can speak english"

The correct phrase is 'David can speak English.' The verb 'speak' should be in the base form 'speak' after 'can.' The incorrect phrase 'David can speaks English' uses the incorrect form of the verb 'speaks.'

Last Updated: March 30, 2024

David can speaks English

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • David can speak English.
  • David speaks English.
  • David is able to speak English.
  • David has the ability to speak English.
  • David knows how to speak English.

David can speak english

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that David has the ability to communicate in English. 'Speak' is the base form of the verb that should follow 'can.'

Examples:

  • David can speak English fluently.
  • Can David speak English well?
  • Yes, David can speak English.
  • David can speak English and French.
  • I didn't know David could speak English.

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