Perceptive verbs
Perceptual verbs: express the act of sensing using the human body, such as eyes, ears, hands, etc.. see,watch,look at,hear,listen to,feel,
Word order
SVOC syntax.
Perceptive verb + object (him) + verb root form
. Perceived verb + object + present participle (ing form of the verb)
ing form = I saw part of the action, original form = I saw the whole action
ing form = used for long actions, original form = used for short actions
. Incorrect:I saw Nadal hit Nishino.
Correct:I saw Nadal hitting Nichino.
Perceived Verb + Object + Past Participle
Perceived verb (e.g. heard) + object (O) + past participle (e.g. past participle form of verb called)
O is... heard being
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Short Notes
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