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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Watch
Is the word watch considered a subjunctive verb? It is followed by the base form of another verb. We say I watched the children play.
If it is a subjunctive verb, why is it correct to say "I watched the children playing"?
Are there other examples similar to "watch"?
If it is a subjunctive verb, why is it correct to say "I watched the children playing"?
Are there other examples similar to "watch"?
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Subjunctive has nothing to do with your question, I think. You seem to be asking why "watch" can be followed by a plain verb or an "ing" verb. With verbs of perception like "see, watch, hear, notice, listen" you can use either a plain verb or an "ing verb.
- Subjunctive has nothing to do with your question, I think.
- You seem to be asking why "watch" can be followed by a plain verb or an "ing" verb.
- With verbs of perception like "see, watch, hear, notice, listen" you can use either a plain verb or an "ing verb.
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Subjunctive has nothing to do with your question, I think. You seem to be asking why "watch" can be followed by a plain verb or an "ing" verb. With verbs of perception like "see, watch, hear, notice, listen" you can use either a plain verb or an "ing verb.
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