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what dose "do' mean?

yuminaga

yuminagaSuper Member!

China

“Not only do you get the chance to learn which movies, actors, and directors are voted the best, ”   i cant undertand what “do” mean here 

01:13 PM Feb 26 2013 |

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Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

In this case, “do” means “to be able.” You’re able to have the chance to learn which movies are voted the best. The “do” is necessary because of the “Not only,” and it’s used for emphasis. You’d have the same meaning if you said “You get the chance to learn which movies, actors, and directors are voted the best.”


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Amy

11:40 PM Feb 28 2013 |

yuminaga

yuminagaSuper Member!

China

Got it ,thank you very much .Not only are you beautiful but also you are smart 

01:28 PM Mar 01 2013 |