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ACTION AND STATIVE VERBS
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TUESDAY, MARCH 2ND 2021
ACTION AND STATIVE VERBS
Action verbs (or dynamic verbs) are verbs that describe actions. We can use them in the simple or continuous forms. Here are a few examples of action verbs: WALK Every day I walk home from class. I‘m walking to the store right now.
VERBS
ACTION VERBS
READ I read mostly historical fiction. I‘ve been reading a novel that takes place during colonial times. HELP My sister helps me with my homework. My father is helping me learn how to drive. WATCH Bob watches four hours of TV every night. Last night, he got angry at me because I changed the channel while he was watching his favorite show.
Stative verbs (or state verbs) describe a status or quality of something… NOT an action. Verbs of perception, opinion, the senses, emotion, possession, and state of being are often stative verbs. Here are some examples:
Know, believe, understand, recognize, prefer, agree, disagree, approve, disapprove, suppose, suspect. I’ve known my best friend since childhood. I‘ve been knowing my best friend since childhood. X We agree with you. We‘re agreeing with you. X He doesn’t understand the article. He‘s not understanding the article. X
STATIVE VERBS OF OPINION / PERCEPTION
Stative Verbs
Have, own, belong, possess, include, owe. I have a bicycle. I‘m having a bicycle.X This book belongs to the teacher. This book is belonging to the teacher.X Our tour included a visit to the Museum. Our tour was including a visit to the Museum.X
Love, hate, like, want, need, desire, wish. I love ice cream. I‘m loving ice cream.X She has always hated jazz. She has always been hating jazz.X They need some help. They‘re needing some help.X
STATIVE VERBS OF THE SENSES
STATIVE VERBS OF POSSESSION
Weigh, contain, consist, measure, cost, exist, depend, deserve, involve, matter. This piece of meat weighs two pounds. This piece of meat is weighing two pounds.X The box contained a pair of earrings. The box was containing a pair of earrings.X
Success depends on how much effort you make. Success is depending on how much effort you make. X This class will involve lots of research. This class will be involving lots of research.X
STATIVE VERBS OF STATES/QUALITIES
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