meaning - Use of "do" in affirmative statements





When do you use “Did + 1st form” instead of “2nd form”



When is do used in affirmative sentences? For example:



I do think that this is going to be...



Is it only used to emphasize a concept?



Answer



Well, since



I do think apples are good.



and



I think apples are good.



mean the same thing.


I think it's just for emphasis.


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