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Hello there, English learner! 👋
Excellent question! You’ve probably heard people say “I seen” in casual speech—but it’s grammatically incorrect in standard English. Let’s explore why “I seen” is wrong, what the correct form is, and how to use it properly.
🗝️ Quick Answer
❌ “I seen” is incorrect because “seen” is the past participle form of the verb “see,” and it requires a helping verb like “have” or “had.”
✅ The correct forms are:
📚 1. Verb Forms of “See”
✅ “Seen” must be used with a helping verb (have, has, had, etc.).
You can’t just say “I seen.”
❌ Why “I Seen” Is Incorrect
“I seen the dog.” ❌
✅ Correct Usage
🧠 Quick Rule
🧠 Use “saw” when there’s no helper verb.
🧠 Use “seen” only with “have,” “has,” or “had.”
📝 Practice Time: Choose the Correct Form
✅ Answers:
💡 Learning Tip:
Pro Tip:
Think of it like this:
🎯 Trick to remember:
“Seen” has to be helped by “have” or “had.”