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Fatimah0786 Posted 12 years ago
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"I heard someone sing" or "I heard someone singing"

Which is correct?: "I heard someone sing" or "I heard someone singing". If both are correct, then what is the difference between them?

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This is a good example of the simple vs. the continuous, keeping in mind that the continuous indicates an action going on at the time that something else happened. I heard someone sing the national anthem at the game last night.

— Philip

  • This is a good example of the simple vs.
  • the continuous, keeping in mind that the continuous indicates an action going on at the time that something else happened.
  • I heard someone sing the national anthem at the game last night.
  • ~ I heard someone singing when I arrived at the bar.
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This is a good example of the simple vs. the continuous, keeping in mind that the continuous indicates an action going on at the time that something else happened.
I heard someone sing the national anthem at the game last night. ~ I heard someone singing when I arrived at the bar.
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