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I saw you play vs I saw you played

The correct phrase is "I saw you play." In this case, the verb "play" should be in the base form because it follows the verb "saw." The phrase indicates that the action of playing was observed by the speaker.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

I saw you play

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker observed someone playing. The verb "play" is in the base form because it follows the verb "saw."

Examples:

  • I saw you play basketball yesterday.
  • She saw him play the guitar at the concert.
  • They saw the children play in the park.
  • He saw her play the piano beautifully.
  • We saw the team play in the championship game.

I saw you played

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • I saw you playing.
  • I saw that you played.
  • I saw you had played.
  • I saw you were playing.
  • I saw you had been playing.

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