8月11日号：Emphatic do, does, did

Do, does and did are used to make questions and negative sentences in the present and simple past.

For example:

◆ Do you like to ski?

◆ Does he want to go home early today?

◆ You did not wash the dishes.

We can also use do, does and did with positive statements to show emphasis. We use the form subject + do / does / did + verb.

We can use do, does or did to show stronger feelings or emotions. When speaking, we put extra stress on the word do, does or did.

◆ I do love watching movies. (Sounds stronger than “I love watching movies.”)

◆ He does look like he is not feeling well. We’d better take him to the doctor. (Sounds stronger than “He looks like he is not feeling well.”)

◆ I did want to see you when I was in Los Angeles, but I didn’t have time. (Sounds stronger than “I wanted to see you”)

We also use do, does and did to show contrast.

For example:

◆ I don’t usually like seafood, but I do like to eat sushi.

◆ My husband never remembers our anniversary, but he does always remember my birthday.

◆ I don’t play any sports now, but I did play soccer when I was in high school.

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