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How do you contain a verb in the progressive form emphatic form?

You're asking about how to make an emphatic form of a verb in the progressive (continuous) tense. Here's the breakdown:

Understanding the Parts

* Progressive Tense: Shows an action in progress (e.g., "I am walking," "She is singing"). Formed by using the verb "to be" in the present tense, followed by the present participle (verb ending in "-ing").

* Emphatic Form: Adds emphasis or strength to a statement. In English, this is often done with "do" or "did."

Combining the Forms

You can't directly combine "do/did" with the progressive form to create an emphatic form. Instead, you would rephrase the sentence to emphasize the ongoing action. Here are some ways:

1. Using "indeed" or "certainly":

* "I *am* indeed walking," "She *is* certainly singing."

2. Using "actually":

* "I *am* actually walking right now," "She *is* actually singing at this moment."

3. Reframing the sentence:

* Instead of "I am walking," use "I *am* on the move" or "I *am* in the process of walking."

Examples:

* Non-emphatic: "She is eating."

* Emphatic: "She *is* indeed eating."

* Emphatic: "She *is* actually eating right now."

* Emphatic: "She *is* in the process of eating her dinner."

Important Note: While technically correct, using "do/did" with the progressive form can sound awkward and unnatural in English. It's generally best to use the alternative methods described above to express emphasis.

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