Understanding Perceptive Verbs Usage

The video tutorial discusses perceptive verbs, which are related to the word 'perceive'. These verbs describe actions that can be heard, seen, felt, or smelled. The tutorial explains how to use perceptive verbs in sentences, highlighting the structure involving a subject, perceptive verb, object, and either a base form or -ing form of a verb. Examples include 'I listened to her talk' and 'I see you texting under the table'. The video also notes that while the base and -ing forms can have slightly different meanings, they are generally similar.

What is the origin of the term 'perceptive'?

• It originates from 'perspective'.

• It is derived from 'perception'.

• It comes from the word 'perceive'.

• It is a combination of 'per' and 'ceptive'.

Which of the following is NOT a perceptive verb?

• See

• Hear

• Feel

• Run

What is the main focus of perceptive verbs?

• Actions that are hypothetical

• Actions that are perceived through senses

• Actions that are completed

• Actions that are planned

Which of the following is a correct structure for using perceptive verbs with the base form?

• Subject + verb + object + -ing form

• Subject + perceptive verb + object + base form

• Subject + object + perceptive verb + base form

• Subject + base form + perceptive verb + object

In the sentence 'I listened to her talk', what is the role of 'talk'?

• It is the base form of the verb.

• It is the perceptive verb.

• It is the subject.

• It is the object.

What is the correct form of the verb in 'I listened to her ___'?

• talking

• to talk

• talk

• talked

Which sentence correctly uses the -ing form with a perceptive verb?

• I see you text under the table.

• I see you texted under the table.

• I see you texting under the table.

• I see you to text under the table.

Which sentence demonstrates the use of a perceptive verb with the base form?

• I heard him to sing.

• I heard him singing.

• I heard him sing.

• I heard him sings.

What is the difference between using the base form and the -ing form with perceptive verbs?

• The base form is always more formal.

• There is no difference at all.

• The -ing form is used for past actions.

• They can have slightly different meanings.

What is the effect of using the -ing form with perceptive verbs?

• It indicates a completed action.

• It suggests an ongoing action.

• It implies a future action.

• It denotes a habitual action.