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[s_sirotori_m]

If something is making strange noises at the moment, which of the following can we say?

a. I am hearing strange noises.
b. I hear strange noises.
c. I can hear strange noises.

[redset]

All three are grammatically fine, b and c are the most natural-sounding.

[s_sirotori_m]

Dear redset

Thank you very much for your answer.

I have some other questons about 'hear'.

a. I am hearing strange noises.
b. I hear strange noises.
c. I can hear strange noises.

#1 Is there any difference between the meanings of a, b, and c?

#2 Is there any difference between the situations when the three sentences are used?

#3 Which is used oftener, b or c?

Thanks in advance

s_sirotori_m