Improve your listening and writing skills by filling in the blanks in the song lyrics. These activities are designed for Beginners and Intermediates to learn new vocabulary related to a specific topic in a quick and fun way.
This Christmas tune is sung by the pop star Katy Perry who makes catchy, upbeat music and this song is certainly no different. Tell us how you feel about these contemporary Christmas songs in the comments.
Exercise
Fill in the missing words: we’re – can’t – hurry – no – can – don’t – as – can’t – only- is – you. ⇩
This activity is case sensitive so make sure to use capital letters when needed.
Grammar
Can/can’t
Can is a modal verb that we use to express ability, possibility and permission in the present tense. For example:
She can speak English fluently. (Ability)
John and you can come anytime you want. (Possibility)
Can I go to Mary’s party on Saturday? (Permission)
Like all modal verbs, can doesn’t need an auxiliary to form the negative or interrogative.
To form the interrogative we just need to add not after can (or its contracted form can’t). For example:
They can not play guitar.
They can’t play guitar.
Subject + can not, can’t + verb + object
To create interrogatives, we just need to move the verb can before the subject. For example:
Can we stay with you today?
Can’t they join us for lunch?
Can + subject + verb + object?
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He he he, very funny song … I loved listening it because the lyrics are simple and understandable. This is the first time I really enjoyed listening an English song ! I hope I will continue listening to English songs more . Thanks for the lesson!
It’s funy
To day I heard this song ! I was happy to recognize it and some words !
It’s funny
Hi Marion. I don’t like this song. The lyrics of the song are poor and banal! The only thing that seem nice is the rytmic. In any case, for improove English, this sing is OK!
Thanks and Merry Christmas!