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Example of emphatic form present tense?

The emphatic form in the present tense uses "do" or "does" + the base form of the verb. It emphasizes the action or statement.

Here are some examples:

Positive Statements:

* I do love pizza. (Emphasis on the fact that you love pizza)

* He does know the answer. (Emphasis on the fact that he knows the answer)

* We do go to the gym every week. (Emphasis on the regularity of going to the gym)

Negative Statements:

* I don't like spicy food. (Emphasis on the dislike of spicy food)

* She doesn't understand the instructions. (Emphasis on the lack of understanding)

* They don't live in the city anymore. (Emphasis on the change in residence)

Questions:

* Do you like to read? (Emphasis on seeking an answer about reading preference)

* Does she play the piano? (Emphasis on seeking an answer about piano playing)

* Do they work on Saturdays? (Emphasis on seeking an answer about their work schedule)

Note:

* The emphatic form is often used for emphasis, but it can also be used for other purposes, such as to make a statement more forceful or to express surprise or disbelief.

* In the third person singular (he, she, it), we use "does" instead of "do".

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