Stative verbs

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What are stative verbs?

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Stative verbs describe a state or condition rather than an action. They often relate to thoughts, emotions, relationships, senses, or states of being.

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Give examples of stative verbs.

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Examples of stative verbs include: know, believe, love, hate, see, hear, want, and need.

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What are action verbs?

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Action verbs describe physical or mental actions. They indicate what the subject is doing.

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Give examples of action verbs.

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Examples of action verbs include: run, swim, jump, think, and write.

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How do stative verbs differ from action verbs in usage?

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Stative verbs are not typically used in continuous (progressive) tenses, while action verbs can be used in both simple and continuous forms.

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Is 'hear' a stative or action verb?

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'Hear' is a stative verb.

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Is 'swim' a stative or action verb?

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'Swim' is an action verb.

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Complete the sentence: I ____ Tina over there.

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see.

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Complete the sentence: It ______ cold today.

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is.

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Which sentence is correct? 'This soup is tasting awful' or 'This soup tastes awful'?

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'This soup tastes awful' is correct.