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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Auxiliaries for emphasis

Hi,


Is "does" in the following sentence conveying emphasis?


What does make it so special?

  

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Yes, but usually in a context where the opposite has been suggested. eg Tom: Gifts don't make Christmas a special day. nor does a big dinner.

— Clive

  • Yes, but usually in a context where the opposite has been suggested.
  • eg Tom: Gifts don't make Christmas a special day.
  • nor does a big dinner.
  • Mary: What does make it a special day?
  • Tom: Seeing all my family happy together..
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Yes, but usually in a context where the opposite has been suggested.

eg

Tom: Gifts don't make Christmas a special day. nor does a big dinner.

Mary: What does make it a special day?

Tom: Seeing all my family happy together..

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