What is the difference between the sentences please?
He saw me punch the robber.
He saw me punching the robber.
He watched me punch the robber.
He watched me punching the robber.
He watched me while I punched the robber.
Thanks
You've listed five sentences: 1. A single punch was thrown by you. 2.
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You've listed five sentences:
1. A single punch was thrown by you.
2. Multiple punches were thrown by you.
3. Same as 1.
4. Same as 2.
5. A single punch or multiple punches were thrown by you.
The continuous expresses a durative activity. The simple present is a once-off event.