Use of do /help
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Message from lehongkhanh posted on 14-11-2013 at 02:54:22 (D | E | F)
Hello,
I can't understand this clause " we do have a large envelope for you at the front desk".
1. Is there a similarity between English and French : "do have" and "faire avoir" ?
2. Why in English grammar books don't they talk about this use of the verb "do"? Is it only a particular use?
Thank you for your help.
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Modifié par lucile83 le 14-11-2013 07:01
Message from lehongkhanh posted on 14-11-2013 at 02:54:22 (D | E | F)
Hello,
I can't understand this clause " we do have a large envelope for you at the front desk".
1. Is there a similarity between English and French : "do have" and "faire avoir" ?
2. Why in English grammar books don't they talk about this use of the verb "do"? Is it only a particular use?
Thank you for your help.
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Modifié par lucile83 le 14-11-2013 07:01
Re: Use of do /help from sherry48, posted on 14-11-2013 at 03:14:36 (D | E)
Hello.
When do is not used as an auxiliary verb, it is a way of insisting. Yes, we have the envelope at the desk. It is certain.
I hope this helps.
Sherry
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