| Element | USE: FOR EMPHASIS, WITH 'DID' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PAST |
| SubCat | past simple |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use the past simple with 'did' for emphasis. |
| Corrected Learner Example | We did reach the target figure and we have sent about 85 percent of the money to the hospital. (C1, Portuguese) [in a letter defending the organisation of an event] We did have 34 games and one stall with beverages and snacks. (C1, Chinese) It is true that it did rain during the day but it was not a "sudden downpour", as you wrote. It was more a small shower ? (C1, Swedish) |
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| Comments | N/A |
