[Grammar] About Passive form

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wotcha

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1. They can sometimes be seen feeding on vegetation overhanging the water.

2. They can sometimes be seen to feed on vegetation overhanging the water.


Which is correct?
 
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Neither.
Use "can be seen" ("they can sometimes be seen").
 

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Both fine!
 

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Both fine!

Then, can I say either 'She was seen to dance' or 'She was seen dancing'?

or..

'He was heard to sing' and 'He was heard singing' are both correct?
 
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Yes, they are.

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