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<!-- (Audio) Tom: That does sound frustrating, Alice. -->

--description--

Sometimes, you can use an auxiliary verb in a positive sentence to emphasize a statement, making it stronger.

For example, instead of saying The app saves time, you might say, The app does save time, emphasizing the app's efficiency.

Listen to Tom's response to Alice and fill in the missing words.

--fillInTheBlank--

--sentence--

That BLANK sound BLANK, Alice.

--blanks--

does

--feedback--

This auxiliary verb is used here to emphasize the verb that follows it, making the statement stronger.


frustrating

--feedback--

This adjective describes feelings of annoyance or irritation, often because of obstacles or difficulties.

--scene--

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