| Element | FORM/USE: AUXILIARY 'DO', FOR EMPHASIS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | declarative |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use the auxiliary verb 'do' in an affirmative declarative clause, for emphasis and affirmation. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Yes, I do have a favorite restaurant. (Mexico; B1 THRESHOLD; 2005; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) I do miss you. (Syria; B1 THRESHOLD; 2002; Arabic - Levant; Pass) I do apologise for the change but I can't be there on the 28th of June. (Italy; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; Italian; Pass) After all, you did say that you wanted go somewhere with your friends. (Turkey; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Turkish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
