can-may

cacao / coco / cocoa

callous / callus

can / may

cannot but

canvas / canvass

capital / capitol

ceremonial / ceremonious

certainty / certitude

chafe / chaff

chair / chairman / chairperson

childish / childlike

chord / cord

cite / quote

classic / classical

clean / cleanse

climactic / climatic

clue

can / may


1	can은 형식적인 글에서 능력을 표현 하는 데 사용된다.
1	She can run fast.
2	He can speak English and Spanish.
3	She can solve the problem easily
4	I can play chess, but not very well.
5	Can you swim?
6	She can play the violin.
7	I can read French and Italian.
8	The baby can walk.
9	I can speak French fluently.
10	If you have a complaint, you can talk to the manager.
11	He can walk with crutches.
12	The little boy can tie his own shoes now.

2	may는 형식적인 글에서 허가, 요구, 부여, 거절하는데 사용된다.
1	May I go to the movies?
2	You may go to the movies, but you have to wash the dishes first.
3	May I smoke in here?
4	You may go wherever you like..
5	May we speak with you for a moment?
6	You may go.
7	Hi, May I speak to Susan, please?
8	May I have the car on Saturday?
9	May I please speak with her?
10	May I go to the bathroom?
11	You may sit down now.

He can speak English and Spanish.

May I go
to the movies?

You may go to the movies, but you have to wash the dishes first.