Stative vs dynamic verbs. Stative verbs describe possession, thought, feelings or relationships and normally use simple forms.
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Stative verbs describe possession, thought, feelings or relationships and normally use simple forms. Some verbs change meaning: think means believe or consider; have means possess or experience. Continuous forms are possible when the meaning is an activity.
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Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.
I think you are right. (opinion)
She has a car. (possession)
We are having lunch right now.
This key belongs to the office.
I am thinking about your suggestion. (considering)
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Completed sentence: I think you are right. (opinion) Stative verbs describe possession, thought, feelings or relationships and normally use simple forms. Some verbs change meaning: think means believe or consider; have means possess or experience. Continuous forms are possible when the meaning is an activity.
She ___ a car. (possession)
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: has
Completed sentence: She has a car. (possession) Stative verbs describe possession, thought, feelings or relationships and normally use simple forms. Some verbs change meaning: think means believe or consider; have means possess or experience. Continuous forms are possible when the meaning is an activity.
We ___ lunch right now.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: are having
Completed sentence: We are having lunch right now. Stative verbs describe possession, thought, feelings or relationships and normally use simple forms. Some verbs change meaning: think means believe or consider; have means possess or experience. Continuous forms are possible when the meaning is an activity.
This key ___ to the office.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: belongs
Completed sentence: This key belongs to the office. Stative verbs describe possession, thought, feelings or relationships and normally use simple forms. Some verbs change meaning: think means believe or consider; have means possess or experience. Continuous forms are possible when the meaning is an activity.
I am ___ about your suggestion. (considering)
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: thinking
Completed sentence: I am thinking about your suggestion. (considering) Stative verbs describe possession, thought, feelings or relationships and normally use simple forms. Some verbs change meaning: think means believe or consider; have means possess or experience. Continuous forms are possible when the meaning is an activity.
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I ___ you are right. (opinion)
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Correct answer: think
Completed sentence: I think you are right. (opinion) Stative verbs describe possession, thought, feelings or relationships and normally use simple forms. Some verbs change meaning: think means believe or consider; have means possess or experience. Continuous forms are possible when the meaning is an activity.
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Correct answer: has
Completed sentence: She has a car. (possession) Stative verbs describe possession, thought, feelings or relationships and normally use simple forms. Some verbs change meaning: think means believe or consider; have means possess or experience. Continuous forms are possible when the meaning is an activity.
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Correct answer: are having
Completed sentence: We are having lunch right now. Stative verbs describe possession, thought, feelings or relationships and normally use simple forms. Some verbs change meaning: think means believe or consider; have means possess or experience. Continuous forms are possible when the meaning is an activity.
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Correct answer: belongs
Completed sentence: This key belongs to the office. Stative verbs describe possession, thought, feelings or relationships and normally use simple forms. Some verbs change meaning: think means believe or consider; have means possess or experience. Continuous forms are possible when the meaning is an activity.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: thinking
Completed sentence: I am thinking about your suggestion. (considering) Stative verbs describe possession, thought, feelings or relationships and normally use simple forms. Some verbs change meaning: think means believe or consider; have means possess or experience. Continuous forms are possible when the meaning is an activity.
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