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Stephenlearner Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

See /saw something be done

Hi,

Is it correct to say "see /saw something be done"? I googled this structure, but could not get any examples of it.

For instance, I saw the car be washed; I saw the car be fixed.

Thanks a lot.

  

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stephenlearner Is it correct to say "see /saw something be done"? It is idiomatic, but reserve it for occasions that fully warrant it. For instance, there are three vehicles in the yard.

  • stephenlearner Is it correct to say "see /saw something be done"?
  • It is idiomatic, but reserve it for occasions that fully warrant it.
  • For instance, there are three vehicles in the yard.
  • Someone was supposed to have washed them.
  • Frank says, "The car still looks dirty.
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stephenlearnerIs it correct to say "see /saw something be done"?

It is idiomatic, but reserve it for occasions that fully warrant it. For instance, there are three vehicles in the yard. Someone was supposed to have washed them. Frank says, "The car still looks dirty. Are you sure it got washed?" You can answer, "Yes, I saw the car be washed."

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stephenlearnerIs it correct to say "see /saw something be done"?

No.

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I saw the car being washed; I saw the car being fixed.

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