Verbs of Perception with Infinitive and Gerund

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What are verbs of perception?

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Verbs of perception are actions related to the five senses, such as hear, see, watch, and notice.

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What is the difference between infinitives and gerunds?

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Infinitives are the base form of a verb (to + verb) and indicate an action from beginning to end. Gerunds are verbs ending in -ing and indicate an ongoing action.

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When do we use the infinitive form with verbs of perception?

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We use the infinitive form to indicate an action that is seen, heard, or noticed from beginning to end. Example: I saw him paint.

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When do we use the gerund form with verbs of perception?

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We use the gerund form to indicate a part of the action that is seen, heard, or noticed. Example: I heard him singing.

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Complete the sentence: I saw a man __________ a house yesterday. (part of the action)

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painting

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Complete the sentence: Jarod heard the baby __________ for a few minutes. (heard the entire action)

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cry

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What is an example of a verb of perception?

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An example of a verb of perception is 'see'.

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What does it mean to hear an action in its entirety?

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To hear an action in its entirety means to perceive the complete action from start to finish.

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What does it mean to hear a part of an action?

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To hear a part of an action means to perceive only a segment or ongoing part of the action.

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Provide an example of using an infinitive with a verb of perception.

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Example: I watched her dance.