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LouiST Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Do/did + infinitive

When do I normally use "do/did" + infinitive in positive sentences?
Like "Yesterday I really did buy a book in German."
Or "She does know it!"

Are there any rules or is it just a strong accentuation?

Thank you all! Emotion: smile
  

Top answer

" Yes. Use that grammatical pattern to provide emphasis. Stress the do or did with your voice.

— CalifJim

  • " Yes.
  • Use that grammatical pattern to provide emphasis.
  • Stress the do or did with your voice.
  • CJ
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louiSTWhen do I normally use "do/did" + infinitive in positive sentences?Like "Yesterday I really did buy a book in German."Or "She does know it!"
Yes. Use that grammatical pattern to provide emphasis. Stress the do or did with your voice.

CJ
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Thanks. Do we use that only with present simple and past simple tenses or also with the others?

For example: I did have been tired. (Sounds to me like you are serious and you're really tired..)

And what is with the verb 'to be' ? I really do be tired? Sounds kinda weird
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louiSTFor example: I did have been tired. (Sounds to me like you are serious and you're really tired..)
And what is with the verb 'to be' ? I really do be tired? Sounds kinda weird
Yes! These two lines really sound weired to me too.
louiSTI did have been tired(Incorrect) You can say I really was tired or
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louiSTDo we use that only with present simple and past simple tenses ...?
Yes. But not with the verb "to be" or with modal verbs.

CJ
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