FLASHCARDS: Dynamic vs Stative Verbs

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Dynamic Verb

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Action or process

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Stative Verb

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State or condition

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Example of Dynamic Verb

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Run, jump, write

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Example of Stative Verb

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Know, believe, love

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Dynamic Verb Usage

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Describes actions

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Stative Verb Usage

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Describes states

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Dynamic Verb Tense

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Continuous possible

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Stative Verb Tense

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Usually simple tense

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Dynamic Verb Aspect

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Progressive aspect

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Stative Verb Aspect

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Non-progressive aspect