Understanding the Use of 'Seen'

The video tutorial addresses common grammatical errors involving the use of 'seen' and 'saw'. It explains that 'seen' requires a helping verb like 'have', 'has', or 'had', while 'saw' is used for past tense without a helping verb. The tutorial provides examples and exercises to reinforce correct usage, emphasizing the importance of using helping verbs with 'seen'. The lesson concludes with a recap, encouraging learners to apply the correct forms in their speech.

What is a common mistake people make when using the word 'seen'?

• Using it without a helping verb

• Using it in present tense

• Using it with 'has'

• Using it in past tense

Which of the following is the correct present tense form?

• I seen you

• I saw you

• I see you

• I have seen you

Which sentence correctly uses 'saw'?

• I was seen the movie

• I seen the movie

• I saw the movie

• I have saw the movie

What is required to correctly use 'seen' in a sentence?

• A helping verb

• A past tense verb

• A future tense verb

• A present tense verb

Which of the following is a helping verb that can be used with 'seen'?

• Has

• Saw

• Will

• See

In the sentence 'Have you ever seen me swim?', what role does 'have' play?

• Main verb

• Helping verb

• Adjective

• Noun

Which sentence is correct?

• Carol has saw the accident

• Carol have seen the accident

• Carol saw the accident

• Carol seen the accident

What tense is used in the sentence 'Luke has seen that movie lots of times'?

• Present perfect

• Past

• Future

• Present

Why can't you say 'I seen you' correctly?

• It lacks a helping verb

• It is in the wrong tense

• It is a future tense

• It is a question

Which of the following sentences is incorrect?

• They have seen near the mall

• They were seen near the mall

• They seen near the mall

• They were seeing near the mall