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  1. 15-May-2011, 20:43 #1
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    Default do play

    mm
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  2. 15-May-2011, 20:48 #2
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    Hmm?
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    Excuse me!
    Could you tell me, why English people use I do play tennis.
    Thank you
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    Default Re: do play

    Quote Originally Posted by lady_bird13 View Post
    Excuse me!
    Could you tell me, why English use I do play tennis.
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    Probably - I play tennis.
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  5. 15-May-2011, 20:55 #5
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    Default Re: do play

    You can say "I play tennis." The "do" is added for emphasis, especially to contradict.
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