Emphasizing Verbs in English

The video tutorial explains how to use the auxiliary verb 'do' to add emphasis in English sentences. It covers the application of 'do' for emphasis in both present and past tenses, as well as in negative sentences. The tutorial also discusses how to emphasize sentences with auxiliary verbs by avoiding contractions. Examples are provided to illustrate each point, helping learners understand the nuances of using 'do' for emphasis in different contexts.

What is the main auxiliary verb used to add emphasis in English?

• to will

• to have

• to be

• to do

In which tenses can 'to do' be used for emphasis?

• Future only

• Present and Past

• Past only

• Present only

How does 'I swim every day' change when adding emphasis?

• I do swim every day

• I swim do every day

• I every day swim do

• I swim do day every

Which sentence shows emphasis: 'James loves playing basketball' or 'James does love playing basketball'?

• First sentence

• Second sentence

• Both sentences

• Neither sentence

What is the emphasized form of 'They worked long days'?

• They do work long days

• They did work long days

• They work did long days

• They long days did work

How does 'Mary found what she required' change with emphasis?

• Mary find did what she required

• Mary did required what she find

• Mary did find what she required

• Mary required what she did find

What is the rule for adding emphasis in negative sentences?

• Use 'to be' with contractions

• Use 'to do' without contractions

• Use 'to be' without contractions

• Use 'to do' with contractions

Which sentence shows emphasis: 'Kate didn't enjoy her work' or 'Kate did not enjoy her work'?

• First sentence

• Second sentence

• Both sentences

• Neither sentence

How do you emphasize 'Matthew doesn't exercise much'?

• Matthew does not exercise much

• Matthew exercise does not much

• Matthew not does exercise much

• Matthew does exercise much

What is the emphasized form of 'You don't play the saxophone'?

• You do play the saxophone

• You not do play the saxophone

• You do not play the saxophone

• You play do not the saxophone