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Jonverma Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

"is it" to emphasize

Hey guys,

Is it possible to use "is it" to emphasize? Like in this sentence bellow:

"A meal like that may be pricey, but boy, is it delectable."

Many thanks!

  

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Jonverma Is it possible to use "is it" to emphasize? Like in this sentence bellow:"A meal like that may be pricey, but boy , is it delectable ! " 'Is it' creates no emphasis.

  • Jonverma Is it possible to use "is it" to emphasize?
  • Like in this sentence bellow:"A meal like that may be pricey, but boy , is it delectable !
  • " 'Is it' creates no emphasis.
  • 'Boy' and the exclamation point perform that function.
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JonvermaIs it possible to use "is it" to emphasize? Like in this sentence bellow:"A meal like that may be pricey, but boy, is it delectable!"

'Is it' creates no emphasis. 'Boy' and the exclamation point perform that function.

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