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Pediatric infectious disease specialist Frank Esper, MD , answers your questions about COVID reinfection, including how you can best protect yourself from getting the virus again. Esper says. Not necessarily. In short, yes — but the likelihood is far lower than for unvaccinated people.

Data shows that fewer than 0. They can speak English. He can't ride a bike. You can run fast. She can ride a bike. We can't speak Japanese. They can't play the guitar. Can you swim? Yes, I can. Can she play the piano? No, she can't. What languages can you speak? Finish up your dinner and you can have dessert. How early can you get off this afternoon? Anyone can go - you don't have to be invited. Allowing and permitting. A1 used to request something:. If you see Brett, can you tell him I'm in town next weekend?

Can you make a little less noise , please? I'm trying to work. I can't get the cork out of the bottle - can you try? Excuse me, can I just get past? It's freezing in here - can I close the window? Please can I have a go on your bike? Andrew, can you help me install this software?

A2 used to express possibility :. You can get stamps from the local newsagents. You can get very nasty skin diseases from bathing in dirty water. Smoking can cause cancer. Noise can be quite a problem when you're living in a flat. Couples who are childless can feel excluded from the rest of society. Children can choke on peanuts. Clearance of a cheque can take up to a week.

You can get travel concessions if you are under Not making a will can have serious consequences for the people you might wish to benefit. A1 used in polite offers of help :. Can I help you with those bags? I'm afraid Ms Ferguson has already left the office.

Can I be of any help? Is there anything I can do to help? You can go instead of me, if you want. You look lost - can I help you? What a lot of bags! Can I carry something for you? Polite expressions. Grammar Can. Can , could or may : typical errors. Can : forms. Can : uses. Can : past. Can : typical errors. Can , could or may? You'll need a can of tuna for this recipe.