State verbs vs Dynamic Verbs

Some verbs are only (or mostly) used in simple tenses, and are not used in continuous tenses.

• State verbs

• Dynamic verbs

From the list below choose the one that contains ONLY STATE VERBS.

• feel, touch, listen, taste, smell

• play, do, breath, take, touch

Correct the next sentence '' I am not feeling like this is a good idea.''

We use this type of verbs to describe actions we DECIDE to perform.

• State verbs

• Dynamic Verbs

Dynamic Verbs: They describe emotions, beliefs, and sensations

• True

• False

DYNAMIC VERBS: This type of verbs can be used in Present Continous.

• True

• False

Some verbs can be both state and dynamic.

• True

• False

Choose the correct State verb for the next sentence: ''I have the flue and I can't ________ anything''.

• speak

• listen

• smell

• feel

Choose the correct State verb for the next sentence: ''I think I'm getting sick, I don't _______ good at all''.

• speak

• smell

• listen

• feel