Verbs of senses. Linking sense verbs take adjectives; like introduces a noun phrase and as if/as though introduces a clause.
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Linking sense verbs take adjectives; like introduces a noun phrase and as if/as though introduces a clause. With hear/see + object, a bare infinitive often presents a whole event, while -ing presents activity in progress. Deliberate tasting/smelling can be continuous.
Examples in context
Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.
I heard her close the door. (the complete action)
I saw him running across the square. (in progress)
The plan sounds reasonable.
She looks as if she has been crying.
This fabric feels like silk.
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Completed sentence: I heard her close the door. (the complete action) Linking sense verbs take adjectives; like introduces a noun phrase and as if/as though introduces a clause. With hear/see + object, a bare infinitive often presents a whole event, while -ing presents activity in progress. Deliberate tasting/smelling can be continuous.
I saw him ___ across the square. (in progress)
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: running
Completed sentence: I saw him running across the square. (in progress) Linking sense verbs take adjectives; like introduces a noun phrase and as if/as though introduces a clause. With hear/see + object, a bare infinitive often presents a whole event, while -ing presents activity in progress. Deliberate tasting/smelling can be continuous.
The plan sounds ___.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: reasonable
Completed sentence: The plan sounds reasonable. Linking sense verbs take adjectives; like introduces a noun phrase and as if/as though introduces a clause. With hear/see + object, a bare infinitive often presents a whole event, while -ing presents activity in progress. Deliberate tasting/smelling can be continuous.
She looks as if she ___ been crying.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: has
Completed sentence: She looks as if she has been crying. Linking sense verbs take adjectives; like introduces a noun phrase and as if/as though introduces a clause. With hear/see + object, a bare infinitive often presents a whole event, while -ing presents activity in progress. Deliberate tasting/smelling can be continuous.
This fabric feels ___ silk.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: like
Completed sentence: This fabric feels like silk. Linking sense verbs take adjectives; like introduces a noun phrase and as if/as though introduces a clause. With hear/see + object, a bare infinitive often presents a whole event, while -ing presents activity in progress. Deliberate tasting/smelling can be continuous.
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I heard her ___ the door. (the complete action)
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Correct answer: close
Completed sentence: I heard her close the door. (the complete action) Linking sense verbs take adjectives; like introduces a noun phrase and as if/as though introduces a clause. With hear/see + object, a bare infinitive often presents a whole event, while -ing presents activity in progress. Deliberate tasting/smelling can be continuous.
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Correct answer: running
Completed sentence: I saw him running across the square. (in progress) Linking sense verbs take adjectives; like introduces a noun phrase and as if/as though introduces a clause. With hear/see + object, a bare infinitive often presents a whole event, while -ing presents activity in progress. Deliberate tasting/smelling can be continuous.
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Correct answer: reasonable
Completed sentence: The plan sounds reasonable. Linking sense verbs take adjectives; like introduces a noun phrase and as if/as though introduces a clause. With hear/see + object, a bare infinitive often presents a whole event, while -ing presents activity in progress. Deliberate tasting/smelling can be continuous.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: has
Completed sentence: She looks as if she has been crying. Linking sense verbs take adjectives; like introduces a noun phrase and as if/as though introduces a clause. With hear/see + object, a bare infinitive often presents a whole event, while -ing presents activity in progress. Deliberate tasting/smelling can be continuous.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: like
Completed sentence: This fabric feels like silk. Linking sense verbs take adjectives; like introduces a noun phrase and as if/as though introduces a clause. With hear/see + object, a bare infinitive often presents a whole event, while -ing presents activity in progress. Deliberate tasting/smelling can be continuous.
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