GMATAspirant001 wrote:
Hi GMATClub Community,
Considering the set of sentences,
1. I saw Mary perform on stage.
2. I saw Mary performing on stage.
Also, considering the sentences,
1. I see Mary performing/perform on stage.
2. I will see Mary performing/perform on stage.
Which of these would be the correct statement to make?
Depends on the intent.
1. I saw Mary perform on stage.
I saw the whole performance. I saw her get on the stage, perform and get down.
2. I saw Mary performing on stage.
I popped in at 7:00 pm to check. I saw Mary performing on stage. I got out.
1. I see Mary performing/perform on stage.
Everyday, at 7:00 pm, I pop in to check and see Mary performing on stage.
Everyday, I sit through Mary's complete performance so "I see Mary perform on stage every day."
2. I will see Mary performing/perform on stage.
Tomorrow, I will see Mary perform on stage - I will see her complete performance.
Tomorrow, at 7:00 pm, I will pop in and what will I see? I will see Mary performing on stage.
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Also, I find it very confusing to use verb forms wherein I have to choose between Simple Verb or its -ing form.
You need to give specific examples.
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Also, this concept confuses me with the progressive tenses and use of gerunds. As by my understanding, gerunds are verbs in -ing form used as nouns. Also, -ing forms are used only to depict progressive tense.
-ing forms of verbs are used to show progressive form of verb - correct, but they are also used as participles and gerunds.
She is walking. - progressive verb
Walking is a great exercise - Gerund (verb acting as noun)
Walking through the hallway, she looked exquisite - Participle (verb acting as modifier)
Check this post for more on participles:
https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/2014/10 ... -the-gmat/