1I ............... this flavor.
Wrong!
We use the stative verb "like" for opinions and preferences, not the continuous form.
2"I have a problem." "..............."
Wrong!
When it means understand, the correct response is "I see."
3I ............... the soup to see if it is too salty.
Wrong!
For an action happening now, we use "am tasting" with the verb taste.
4Her cakes ............... delicious.
Wrong!
When taste describes a quality, we use the stative form "taste".
5The room ............... 10 feet by 12 feet.
Wrong!
When measure describes size, the stative form "measures" is correct.
6She ............... to be a doctor.
Wrong!
When appear means seem, the stative form "appears" is correct.
7I ............... with you.
Wrong!
The verb agree is normally stative, so "agree" is correct here.
8I ............... what I am doing.
Wrong!
The verb know is stative, so "know" is correct here.
9I ............... snobs.
Wrong!
The verb hate usually describes a feeling, so "hate" is correct here.
10She ............... 60 kilos.
Wrong!
When weigh describes someone’s weight, the stative form "weighs" is correct.
11That ............... him perfectly.
Wrong!
When fit means be the right size or shape, the stative form "fits" is correct.
Done.
Score: 0/11
Answers
- I like this flavor.
- “I have a problem.” “I see.“
- I am tasting the soup to see if it is too salty.
- Her cakes taste delicious.
- The room measures 10 feet by 12 feet.
- She appears to be a doctor.
- I agree with you.
- I know what I am doing.
- I hate snobs.
- She weighs 60 kilos.
- That fits him perfectly.
