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Tenjing Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
know vs do know
I know. And, I do know.
I really don't know the difference. So, I almost never us the second form. Could you please tell me the difference and also when to use it?
Please explain.
I really don't know the difference. So, I almost never us the second form. Could you please tell me the difference and also when to use it?
Please explain.
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Plain statement: I know. "
- Plain statement: I know.
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Plain statement: I know. "John's coming for dinner tonight." ~ "I know."
For emphasis: "You obviously don't know the difference between right and wrong." ~ "Yes, I do know the difference; I just don't care!"
For emphasis: "You obviously don't know the difference between right and wrong." ~ "Yes, I do know the difference; I just don't care!"
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tenjingI know. And, I do know. I really don't know the difference. So, I almost never use the second form.That's OK. There is seldom any need for the second form.
The emphatic form (the form with 'do') is typically used to deny a contrary claim. Stress the form of "do" when speaking.
-- You don't like sp
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PhilipThanks for the help, CJ!No problem.
Most of the time what works best is less explanation and more examples!
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