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State verbs exercise

July 22, 2014 - pdf

Action verbs can have both continuous and simple forms. State verbs, on the other hand, are not normally used in the continuous form.

This grammar exercise tests your ability to use action verbs and state verbs correctly.

Complete the given sentences using an appropriate verb form.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
1. I ………………… this flavor.
Wrong!
2. I ………………. fine.
Wrong!
3. I ………………. your dad tomorrow.
Wrong!
4. I called her because I ……………….. to talk.
Wrong!
5. I …………….. that he is innocent.
Wrong!
6. I …………….. his motives.
Wrong!
7. I ……………….. what you mean.
Wrong!
8. I ……………… her immediately.
Wrong!
9. The meat ………………. bad.
Wrong!
10. He …………………. 72 kilos.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/10

Answers

1. I like this flavor.

2. I feel / am feeling fine.

3. I am seeing your dad tomorrow.

4. I called her because I needed to talk.

5. I believe that he is innocent.

6. I doubt his motives.

7. I see what you mean.

8. I recognized her immediately.

9. The meat smells bad.

10. He weighs 72 kilos.

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