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KhoshtipMan Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Auxiliary verb did before verb

Are the sentences like "I did go to university" correct when did is for emphasis?
I thought using that kind of verb for emphasis is correct only if the tense is present. 
  

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KhoshtipMan Are the sentences like "I did go to university" correct when did is for emphasis? Yes. KhoshtipMan I thought using that kind of verb for emphasis is correct only if the tense is present.

— CalifJim

  • KhoshtipMan Are the sentences like "I did go to university" correct when did is for emphasis?
  • Yes.
  • KhoshtipMan I thought using that kind of verb for emphasis is correct only if the tense is present.
  • No.
  • That usage is not restricted to do and does .
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KhoshtipManAre the sentences like "I did go to university" correct when did is for emphasis?
Yes.
KhoshtipManI thought using that kind of verb for emphasis is correct only if the tense is present.
No. That usage is not restricted to do and does. You can also use did for emphasis.

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