| Element | FORM/USE: VERBS OF SENSES + OBJECT + '-ING' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | VERBS |
| SubCat | patterns_with to and -ing |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use some verbs connected with the senses + direct object + an '-ing' form, to give emphasis to an ongoing activity. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Then I heard someone screaming, I was afraid and I said to the others: "Let's go out, something is happening". (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Greek; Pass) I think we can learn nothing by seeing animals out of their habitat: we cannot see them running or eating or hunting. (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Italian; Fail) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Then I heard someone screaming , I was afraid and I said to the others: "Let's go out, something is happening". (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Greek; Pass) I think we can learn nothing by seeing animals out of their habitat: we cannot see them running or eating or hunting: (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Italian; Fail) |
| Comments | While the corresponding infinitive form is used by some at B2, its widespread use does not appear until C1 (e.g. 'I heard someone scream.'). |
