SEE VS WATCH
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What does saying 'Let's see a movie tonight' imply?

  • We will discuss a movie we have seen.
  • We will go to a movie theater. (correct)
  • We will watch a movie at home.
  • We will rent a movie online.

    • What is implied when someone says 'Let's watch a movie tonight'?

  • They intend to stream a movie online.
  • They plan to go to a movie theater.
  • They will watch the movie at home. (correct)
  • They are referring to a movie night event.

    • Why do we ask 'Have you seen (a certain movie)?' instead of 'Have you watched (a certain movie)?'?

  • Both questions mean the same.
  • The word 'seen' is more formal.
  • The word 'watched' is not commonly used.
  • It does not matter where the movie was viewed. (correct)

    • Which of the following statements is true regarding the phrases discussed?

    <p>'Let's see a movie' suggests going out, while 'watch' suggests staying in.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of using the phrase 'have you seen?' when talking about movies?

    <p>It allows for both theater and home viewing to be considered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Implications of "Let's see a movie tonight"

    • The phrase "Let's see a movie tonight" suggests an intention to go to a cinema or movie theater.
    • It implies a shared experience of watching a movie together in a public setting.

    Implications of "Let's watch a movie tonight"

    • The phrase "Let's watch a movie tonight" implies a more casual viewing experience, likely at home.
    • It suggests watching a movie on a television, computer, or streaming service.

    "See" vs "Watch"

    • We typically use "see" when referring to movies in a cinema setting.
    • We use "watch" when referring to watching something at home, like on TV, a computer, or streaming device.

    Why we ask "Have you seen?"

    • The phrase "Have you seen (a movie)?" is commonly used when referring to movies in the context of a cinema viewing experience.
    • It emphasizes the cultural impact of the movie and the shared experience of watching it at the cinema.

    Significance of "Have you seen?"

    • "Have you seen?" is a social phrase that acknowledges a movie's cultural significance beyond its content.
    • It prompts conversations about the movie's popularity, acting performance, and overall impact.

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