STATIVE vs ACTIVE VERBS

Right now, my brother … TV in the living room.

• watches

• is watching

Ardis is very busy. She … lots of homework.

• has

• is having

I’m hungry! I … to eat lunch at the cafeteria.

• want

• am wanting

… they … the story about the space aliens?

• Do / believe

• Are / believing

They worked hard and saved their money and now they … their home.

• own

• are owning

I was bored, so now I … the dictionary!

• read

• am reading

My sister lives in New York. She … New York a lot.

• likes

• is liking

It’s a beautiful day today. It’s sunny and the birds ….

• sing

• are singing

Did you buy new perfume? It … really nice.

• smells

• is smelling

Kevin is tired after the long flight. He … on the sofa.

• sleeps

• is sleeping