Infinitive or ing-form after verbs of perception

Example:

I listened to the birds singing.

(longer action, the birds even continue singing when I'm gone )

Verb of perception + Object + infinitive (without to)

Example:

I heard my mother break a glass while she was probably tidying up the kitchen.

(short action of whom I heard the start and end )

Now it's up to you to choose between an ing-form or an infinitve without to in the following test! Good luck!

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