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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
My mother was hearing the music when I came home.
I'd be happy if someone would answer my question. Thanks in advance.
Are the following 2 sentences correct? If so, what's the difference.
A: My mother was listening to the music when I came home.
B: My mother was hearing the music when I came home.
Are the following 2 sentences correct? If so, what's the difference.
A: My mother was listening to the music when I came home.
B: My mother was hearing the music when I came home.
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There are a few discussions on here already about the difference between listening and hearing (as well as seeing and watching). Usually we "listen to music" as an activity. )
- There are a few discussions on here already about the difference between listening and hearing (as well as seeing and watching).
- Usually we "listen to music" as an activity.
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There are a few discussions on here already about the difference between listening and hearing (as well as seeing and watching).
Usually we "listen to music" as an activity. (Note - don't put the "the" in unless you have already talked about some specific music.)
Usually we "listen to music" as an activity. (Note - don't put the "the" in unless you have already talked about some specific music.)
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I always remember them like that:
If you listen, you will hear.
If you look, you will see it.
If you listen, you will hear.
If you look, you will see it.
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DollIf you listen, you will hear.We could add:
If you look, you will see it.
touch > feel
sniff > smell
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