Emphasizing Verbs in English

Emphasizing Verbs in English

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

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.

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

to will

to have

to be

to do

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Future only

Present and Past

Past only

Present only

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

First sentence

Second sentence

Both sentences

Neither sentence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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