Understanding the Difference Between 'Saw' and 'Seen'

Learn when to use 'saw' vs 'seen' in this quick grammar Q&A.

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Seen is the past participle used with helping verbs, like 'have.' For instance, 'I have seen the movie.' Saw is used when no helping verb is present, e.g., 'I saw the movie yesterday.' Always choose 'saw' or 'seen' based on the verb's context to convey correct past tense or completed actions.