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English Action and State verbs
- In English language there are verbs that are not normally used in the Continuous Tense, because they describe rather state than an action. They are called state verb (stative verbs, non-progressive verbs).
The verbs that can be used in the Continuous Tense are called action verbs (dynamic verbs).
Some verbs can be both state and action verbs depending on their meaning.
- Here are some verbs that are not normally used in the Continuous Tense.
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like | dislike | love | hate |
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prefer | remember | forget | believe |
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mean | seem | understand | want |
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need | know | belong | own |
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- Here are some a few verbs that can be both state and action verbs depending on their meaning.
- I think you made a mistake.
think = believe
I am thinking about my mum now.
think = mental process
- I have two cars.
have = possess, own
I am having my lunch now.
have = eat
- I am seeing my friend tomorrow evening.
see = meeting with
I see what you mean.
See = understand
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English Action and State Verbs - Practice
Decide if these English verbs are action verbs, state verbs,
or can be both action and state verbs.
English Action and State Verbs - More Practice
Choose the correct form of the verb depending on whether in this meaning it is an action or a state verb. If both the Present Continuous and the Present Simple tenses are possible, use the Present Continuous tense.
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Learn the differences between the Present Continuous and the Present Simple Tenses

[ Present Continuous Tense - When to use ]
[ Positive Sentences ]
[ Negative Sentences ]
[ Yes/No Questions ]
[ Information Questions ]
[ Practice Forming Present Continuous ]
[ The ING Forms Of The Verbs ]
[ English Action and State verbs ]
[ Present Continuous and Present Simple Tenses ]
[ Present Continuous Test ]
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