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Jackson6612 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

If you say this, I will/would do mind.

Hi

I understand that 'do', 'does' and 'did' are also used to emphasize a statement. I think the #1 correct but I'm not sure about the #2. Please help me with it. Thank you.

1: Do you mind if ask you a personal question? Yes, I do mind. Please don't ask.

2: If you say this, I will/would do mind.
  

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No, you cannot use #2. Emphatic 'do' can be used only with lexical verbs. If you say this, I will/would i ndeed mind.

— Mister Micawber

  • No, you cannot use #2.
  • Emphatic 'do' can be used only with lexical verbs.
  • If you say this, I will/would i ndeed mind.
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No, you cannot use #2. Emphatic 'do' can be used only with lexical verbs.

If you say this, I will/would indeed mind.
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Mister MicawberNo, you cannot use #2. Emphatic 'do' can be used only with lexical verbs.

If you say this, I will/would indeed mind.
Thank you, Mr M.
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