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Easily Confused Words: Can and May

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Can is one of the most commonly misused words. In actuality, may should be used in many of the sentences can tends to appear in. Review these example sentences with your third and fourth graders, and then have them complete the short, three-question quiz! Now they'll remember to ask you if they may use the bathroom. 

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3rd - 4th
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English Language Arts
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