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Perception Verbs — Verbi di Percezione·Perception Verbs — Passive Constructions
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Rule reminder

Passive of perception verbs: 'essere + past participle of perception verb + bare infinitive'. Examples: 'è stato visto uscire' (was seen leaving), 'è stata sentita cantare' (was heard singing), 'sono stati visti aggirarsi' (were seen loitering). The infinitive after the passive perception verb does not change.

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The singer was heard performing the aria. → La cantante _____ eseguire l'aria.

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