The verb "see" is used when observing
something through the eyes, but it also means to visit, to
have a relationship with another person, and to understand.
1. We went
to see a play at this theater.
2. I have to see a dentist because I have a toothache.
3. You might see a lot of raccoons if you visit Minnesota. They're
beautiful little animals.
4. They've
been seeing each other
for the last couple of months.
5. Seeing children laugh and smile brings joy to a person's heart.
6. He ought to see a doctor about his back.
7. Her daughter doesn't
see the importance of
eating healthy food--especially vegetables.
See
present
tense: see / sees
past
tense: saw
future:
will see
present
continuous: am / are / is seeing
past
continuous: was / were seeing
future
continuous: will be seeing
present
perfect: has / have seen
past
perfect: had seen
future
perfect: will have seen
present
perfect continuous: has / have been seeing
past
perfect continuous: had been seeing
future
perfect continuous: will have been seeing
modal
verbs: ______ see
past
tense modal: ______ have seen
infinitive:
to see
gerund:
seeing
passive:
yes
Practice:
1. We ________ a good movie last night. (past tense)
2. She ______ __________ a really nice guy right now. (present continuous tense)
3. ______ you ________ that big building over there? (present tense question)
4. They ______ __________ their friends at the party (past tense--negative)
5. I ________ ________ a doctor. (modal verb=necessary)
