In short, what is the difference between the following sentences?
- I did eat my lunch an hour ago.
- I ate my lunch an hour ago.
They both are past tense.
Honestly, I'm confused between them.
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2related: emphasizing someone has definitely done something like “I did go there” and Actually work vs Actually does work?– Mari-Lou ACommented Mar 17, 2017 at 22:07
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The first is an affirmation of what you did, with emphasis placed on answering the question of whether or not you did something. The second is a mere statement of fact.– Aleksandr HovhannisyanCommented Mar 17, 2017 at 22:09
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