Emphatic structures (1): do, does, did

This material focuses on emphatic structures in English grammar, specifically using 'do,' 'does,' and 'did' to add emphasis to affirmative and imperative sentences. It explains how to use these auxiliary verbs to stress actions or feelings, providing examples of how to transform regular sentences into more emphatic ones. The material also addresses the correct usage of full forms ('do not,' 'does not,' 'did not') in negative sentences for added emphasis, as well as emphasizing the verb 'to be' and continuous/perfect tenses by using full affirmative and negative forms. The exercises provided allow learners to put these concepts into practice, by making conversations more emphatic and responding to statements with emphasis.

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• Emphasis with Do/Does/Did in affirmative sentences: Explains how to add 'do,' 'does,' or 'did' before the main verb in present simple and past simple sentences to emphasize the action. It clarifies that the main verb must be in the infinitive form after these auxiliary verbs and provides examples for clarification.
• Emphasis in Negative Sentences: Demonstrates how to emphasize negative sentences by using the full form of contractions (do not, does not, did not) and stressing the word 'not' to show stronger disagreement or assertion.
• Emphasis with 'Be' Verb and Continuous/Perfect Tenses: Clarifies that 'do,' 'does,' and 'did' are not used for emphasis with the verb 'be' or in continuous and perfect tenses. Instead, the full affirmative and negative forms are used for emphasis.
• Emphasis with Imperatives: Shows how to use 'do' with imperative sentences to express anger or annoyance, providing examples to illustrate this usage.