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Use of 'do' in affirmative sentences

Jack
User since 2006
Posts: 5

5 Sept. 2006

What is the difference in the use of


"If you do object to this visit..."


and


"If you object to this visit..."


In particular, in which cases do we use 'do' in affirmative sentences ? Is it to emphasize the considered action (here 'to object') ? Or is it simply recorded as a special use of the verb 'to do', i.e. 'to do object'.


Thank you very much.


Best,
Jack

6 comments

  • User since 2006
    Posts: 2715

    6 Sept. 2006

    I think you did say it indeed. Just emphasizing!
  • User since 2006
    Posts: 1

    11 Sept. 2006

    the two sentense do not mean the same sens
    the firt signify what's the objectif of this visit
    the second s'oppose avec la visite
  • User since 2006
    Posts: 5

    12 Sept. 2006

    From Lou Loulou:
    the two sentense do not mean the same sens
    the firt signify what's the objectif of this visit
    the second s'oppose avec la visite

     


    Not sure to understand exactly what you mean.


    I'm quite sure that there is absolutely no objective description in the first sentence. Unless you provide other arguments...


    Best,
    Jack
  • User since 2006
    Posts: 5

    13 Sept. 2006

    Another example coming from my 119th lesson :


    "I do see helicopters flying in the south"


    Does this mean :


    1°) I actually see helicopters flying
    2°) I insist that I see helicopters flying
    3°) Yes, indeed, I see helicopters flying


    Best,
    Laurent
  • User since 2006
    Posts: 10

    14 Sept. 2006

    Well, Yes, Laurent, it means that you see -and are quite certain that you see, however strange it may seem- helicopters flying, helicopters, sure enough, and not ladybugs...
  • User since 2007
    Posts: 9

    18 June 2007

    by tchede
    i have just registered to the forum.let talk about the first exampple with 'do'.it is use to emphasize.so, if you do object to this visit must mean, if it is sure that you object to this visit.
    anyway, you have clear our mind on the use of this word.

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