I saw my sister sneaking out of the house at night.
vs
I saw my sister sneak out of the house at night
Since saw is verb of perception which can be followed by both V.ing and Inf without to. Can I write the latter sentence (sneak) and if so are there any differences between both sentences above in context.
Source: Ultimate Grammar Book --published in Thailand
Thank you
The difference between sneaks and sneaking out in this sentence?.
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Re: The difference between sneaks and sneaking out in this sentence?.
Yes, both are possible.
The infinitive form indicates that the action was witnessed from start to finish, while the participle indicates partial observation only.
The infinitive form indicates that the action was witnessed from start to finish, while the participle indicates partial observation only.