“Listen to + object + bare infinitive” is a correct pattern.

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Alice Chu

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Hello.
Could you please tell me if my understanding is correct?

The two patterns below are correct.
1. listen to + object + bare infinitive
2. listen to + object + past participle
 
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Please write a sample sentence for #1.

You can start a new thread later for #2.
 
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You think I listen to her played the piano works?
 

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Hello.
Could you please tell me if my understanding is correct?

The two patterns below are correct.

1. listen to + object + bare infinitive

Is this what you mean?: We listen to banjos to relax.


2. listen to + object + past participle

Is this what you mean?: We listen to banjos relaxed.
It's better if you give us complete sentences to consider.
 

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1. "Listen to the dog bark" is correct.
 
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