Don't understand why it's not past tense
Hi there. I was practising my grammar today, and I came across a question that I struggle to understand.
1) We watched the L.A Lakers play the championship game.
2) Afterwards, I sat beside my parents and watched the other contestants perform.
In both cases, I don't understand the usage of present tense if the event takes place in the past. Pls explain, as I am very confused.
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In both cases, I don't understand the usage of present tense The underlined verbs are infinitives, not present tense. The finite verb is 'watch'— 'watch (someone) play/perform).
- In both cases, I don't understand the usage of present tense The underlined verbs are infinitives, not present tense.
- The finite verb is 'watch'— 'watch (someone) play/perform).
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wellesley1) We watched the L.A Lakers play the championship game.2) Afterwards, I sat beside my parents and watched the other contestants perform.In both cases, I don't understand the usage of present tense
The underlined verbs are infinitives, not present tense. The finite verb is 'watch'— 'watch (someone) play/perform).
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