Which text uses the word can in its traditional sense?
A: As they observed the animals on the open grassland, the wildlife photographer said to Kyle, "Did you know that cheetahs can run as fast as seventy-five miles per hour?"
B: As they observed the cheetahs on the open grassland, the wildlife photographer said to Kyle, "You can borrow my camera if you want."
The second text uses can in its traditional sense: to have the ability to.
As they observed the animals on the open grassland, the wildlife photographer said to Kyle, "Did you know that cheetahs can run as fast as seventy-five miles per hour?"
The first text uses can in its nontraditional sense: to have permission to.
As they observed the cheetahs on the open grassland, the wildlife photographer said to Kyle, "You can borrow my camera if you want."
Most style guides recommend to use the traditional sense of the word can because it is considered more standard.