231. B1 Do for emphasis (with dialogue)
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Emphasis is used with lots of auxiliary verbs:- I MUST get to the shop before it closes.- You SHOULD try and finish the painting today. I'm fed up with smelling paint all over the house.- I do like your new tie. It's so colourful!- I do want to go and see that new film Anora. You know, the film that won all those oscars.- Well, I saw it. I don't think it's suitable for you, if your favourite film is the Sound of Music.- I do wish it would stop raining. I can't get out at the weekend.Third person:- Mary does like new job. She has chances of promotion now that she never had before.2nd person- You know, you do annoy me with all the regaton music you play at full volume in your bedroom.Past tense- I **did **want to go away last weekend, but we gave up the idea because of the rain.In negatives:- You helped yourself to my biscuits again, didn't you?- I didn't, actually. I'm on a diet. It must have been Yvonne.Questions:- Where have you been all this time, Peter?- I borrowed your car, Mum. Just went out for a short drive.- You did, did you? And without my permission. Well, you're grounded for the rest of the week.

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