Is this grammatically correct? What does it mean and can it be rephrased? “I really did fell”
The phrase "I really did fell" is not grammatically correct. The correct form should be "I really did fall."
Here's the breakdown:
- "Did" is the auxiliary verb that requires the base form of the main verb that follows it, which in this case is "fall" (not "fell," which is the past tense).
The phrase "I really did fall" means that the speaker is affirming or emphasizing that they fell, usually in response to doubt or questioning.
It can be rephrased in several ways, such as:
- "I truly fell."
- "I definitely fell."
- "I actually fell."
Each of these retains the emphasis on the act of falling.