When do we use (e.g.) "I like" or "I do like" ? I've noticed that many people use sometimes I like/make/love etc. with "do" and sometimes without do. Where's the difference?

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southtrial

6 окт. 2011 г., 22:06

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It's used for emphasis, especially to contrast against a previous statement. eg. "I apologise" vs "I do apologise". The second statement has more emphasis. For the contrast, "I don't have a garden, but I do like flowers." (ie. although I don't have a garden, don't misunderstand me; I like flowers nonetheless) Without "do", it sounds like you're contradicting yourself instead of being specific.

6 октября 2011 г.

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