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Sweboy94 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Grammar issue

What is the difference between

I worked yesterday
I did work yesterday

or

He went to the shop
He did go to the shop

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Regards,
  

Top answer

The first ones are the normal, unmarked forms. The second ones are used only in special situations of strong emphasis or denial of a previous statement to the contrary.

— Mister Micawber

  • The first ones are the normal, unmarked forms.
  • The second ones are used only in special situations of strong emphasis or denial of a previous statement to the contrary.
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The first ones are the normal, unmarked forms. The second ones are used only in special situations of strong emphasis or denial of a previous statement to the contrary.
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The do/did versions are more emphatic. Perhaps they were said in reply to "You didn't work yesteday, did you" and "You didn't go the shop yesterday, did you" respectively.
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Thank you for quick answers!
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