Unit 67. See somebody do and see somebody doing
Unit 67; Part A
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Unit 67; Part B
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Unit 67; Part C
Study the difference in meaning between the two structures:I saw him do something = he did something (past simple) and I saw this. I saw the complete action from beginning to end:
• He fell off the wall. I saw this. → I saw him fall off the wall.
• The accident happened. Did you see it? → Did you see the accident happen?
I saw him doing something = he was doing something (past continuous) and I saw this. I saw him when he was in the middle of doing it. This does not mean that I saw the complete action:
• He was walking along the street. I saw this when I drove past in my car. | I saw him walking alone the street. |
Sometimes the difference is not important and you can use either form:
• I've never seen her dance. or I've never seen her dancing.
Unit 67; Part D
We use these structures with see and hear, and a number of other verbs:• I didn't hear you come in. (you came in - I didn't hear this)
• Liz suddenly felt somebody touch her on the shoulder.
• Did you notice anyone go out?
• I could hear it raining. (it was raining - I could hear it)
• The missing children were last seen playing near the river.
• Listen to the birds singing!
• Can you smell something burning?
• I found Sue in my room reading my letters.
Exercises
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