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Can we use ing form with see?
We can use either the infinitive without to or the -ing form after the object of verbs such as hear, see, notice, watch. After can or could with one of these verbs, we always use the -ing form, not the infinitive: I can hear people talking.
Can we use see in continuous tense?
We can use the continuous form of see when it refers to an arrangement to meet someone: I’m seeing Harry at ten o’clock tomorrow.
What is the continuous form of see?
Continuous (progressive) and emphatic tenses
| present continuous | |
|---|---|
| I | am seeing |
| you | are seeing |
| he, she, it | is seeing |
| we | are seeing |
What is ING form of seen?
verb (used with object), saw, seen, see·ing. to perceive with the eyes; look at.
How do we use the verb see?
The verb “see” is used when observing something through the eyes, but it also means to visit, to have a relationship with another person, and to understand. 1. We went to see a play at this theater.
Where do we use See?
In short: If you are talking about something that your eyes simply observe, you can use “see.” If you are directing your eyes at something, use “look.” And if you are paying attention to something, like a game or television program, for a period of time use “watch.”
Is see present tense?
The past tense of see is saw. The third-person singular simple present indicative form of see is sees. The present participle of see is seeing. The past participle of see is seen.
Which verb can not be used in present continuous tense?
Here are some of the most common non-continuous verbs:
- feeling: hate, like, love, prefer, want, wish.
- senses: appear, feel, hear, see, seem, smell, sound, taste.
- communication: agree, deny, disagree, mean, promise, satisfy, surprise.
- thinking: believe, imagine, know, mean, realize, recognize, remember, understand.
What is the irregular verb for see?
Conjugation of verb ‘See’
| V1 Base Form (Infinitive): | To See |
|---|---|
| V2 Past Simple: | Saw |
| V3 Past Participle: | Seen |
| V4 3rd Person Singular: | Sees |
| V5 Present Participle/Gerund: | Seeing |
How do you use the -ING and past participle correctly?
Learning to use the “-ing,” the infinitive (“to” + base form of the verb), and the past participle (in regular verbs, this is formed by adding “-ed” to the end of the verb) verb forms correctly can be challenging. When do you use “finishing” versus “to finish ” versus “finished”?
What English words cannot be used in the continuous form?
ENGLISH VERBS THAT CANNOT BE USED IN THE CONTINUOUS OR PROGRESSIVE FORM. Verbs of Emotion: love, hate, prefer, mind, like, dislike, please, surprise, astonish, impress.
What is the infinitive form of see?
see. , etc. + object + infinitive or -. ing. We can use either the infinitive without to or the – ing form after the object of verbs such as hear, see, notice, watch. The infinitive without to often emphasises the whole action or event which someone hears or sees. The – ing form usually emphasises an action or event which is in progress
When to use the verb to see in a sentence?
When the verb to see is used to mean to have a meeting or to date someone it can be used in the Progressive or Continuous Forms. Did you hear that John is seeing Mary?