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it can open vs it can opens

The correct phrase is "it can open." In this case, the verb "open" should remain in the base form without adding an "s" at the end. The auxiliary verb "can" is followed by the base form of the main verb.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 713 views

it can open

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the ability of something to open. The auxiliary verb "can" is followed by the base form of the main verb, which is "open" in this case.

Examples:

  • It can open with a simple push.
  • The door can open automatically.
  • The software can open multiple files at once.
  • The box can open from either side.
  • The flower can open in the sunlight.
  • Plus, it can open a safe 6.5 times faster than you.
  • If it can open something, it can also close it.
  • But now I know the kind of doors that it can open and the kind of money that I could be making.
  • Input: the plugin will get this information on startup, so it can open the Current File, the folder of the current file (Current File Path) or the Project Folder.
  • It can open any Atrian lock.
  • It can open gzipped midi/ karaoke files just as any other file.
  • The thing about The Fellowship is that it can open doors, it launches careers.
  • It can open its jaw...
  • - it can open up the possibility of extending the SESAR partnership to third countries.
  • The thing about The Fellowship is that it can open doors, it launches careers.
  • However, it can open new negotiations with Parliament, in contrast to what would have happened if the motion to reject the Council common position, tabled and defended by our Group, had been adopted.
  • Think it can open doors? I don't know.
  • It can open a new way, a path.
  • It can open doors...

Alternatives:

  • it is able to open
  • it has the ability to open
  • it can be opened
  • it can open up
  • it can be opened up

it can opens

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb "opens" should not be used after the auxiliary verb "can."

  • It can open any Atrian lock.
  • - it can open up the possibility of extending the SESAR partnership to third countries.
  • It can open gzipped midi/ karaoke files just as any other file.
  • Plus, it can open a safe 6.5 times faster than you.
  • If it can open something, it can also close it.
  • The thing about The Fellowship is that it can open doors, it launches careers.
  • The thing about The Fellowship is that it can open doors, it launches careers.
  • However, it can open new negotiations with Parliament, in contrast to what would have happened if the motion to reject the Council common position, tabled and defended by our Group, had been adopted.
  • Think it can open doors? I don't know.
  • But now I know the kind of doors that it can open and the kind of money that I could be making.
  • It can also open beer bottles.
  • Only a Coven witch can open it.
  • We can open it when you come over.
  • I need someone who can open it Without setting the charges off.
  • Sweetie, I can open it.
  • You can open it up completely. It's waterproof.
  • And... Only your touch can open it.
  • You can open it with five years and an NSA-grade computer.
  • See if you can open it, Kirsty.
  • Input: the plugin will get this information on startup, so it can open the Current File, the folder of the current file (Current File Path) or the Project Folder.

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