Emphatic 'Do' Usage in English

Emphatic 'Do' Usage in English

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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In this video, Leo introduces the concept of the emphatic do, a strong form of 'do' used to emphasize statements. He explains that while 'do' is not needed in positive statements, it is required in questions and negatives. However, the emphatic do can be added to positive statements for emphasis, changing the verb form to match the subject. Examples are provided to illustrate its use, and viewers are encouraged to practice using the emphatic do.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using the emphatic 'do' in a sentence?

To strengthen the statement

To make a sentence negative

To change the tense

To form a question

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which type of sentence is 'do' not typically required?

Positive statements

Negative statements

Exclamations

Questions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the emphatic 'do' affect the verb in a positive statement?

It changes the verb to past tense

It emphasizes the verb

It turns the verb into a question

It makes the verb negative

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses the emphatic 'do' correctly?

I eat the cake.

Do you eat the cake?

I do eat the cake.

I do not eat the cake.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the verb when 'did' is used emphatically in a past tense statement?

It remains in past tense

It changes to present tense

It becomes a question

It becomes negative

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly matches the subject with the emphatic 'do'?

She do like coffee.

They does like coffee.

He does like coffee.

He do like coffee.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is it appropriate to use the emphatic 'do' in a conversation?

When making a statement

When giving a command

When countering an assumption

When asking a question

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