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.
1I ............... this flavor.
Wrong!
State verbs such as "like" are normally used in the simple form, not the continuous form.
2I ............... fine.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "am feeling" and "feel" are natural when talking about how someone feels now.
3I ............... your dad tomorrow.
Wrong!
"Am seeing" can mean meeting someone by arrangement in the future.
4I called her because I ............... to talk.
Wrong!
State verbs such as "needed" are normally used in the simple form, not the continuous form.
5I ............... that he is innocent.
Wrong!
State verbs such as "believe" are normally used in the simple form, not the continuous form.
6I ............... his motives.
Wrong!
State verbs such as "doubt" are normally used in the simple form, not the continuous form.
7I ............... what you mean.
Wrong!
"See" means understand here and is normally used in the simple form.
8I ............... her immediately.
Wrong!
State verbs such as "recognized" are normally used in the simple form, not the continuous form.
9The meat ............... bad.
Wrong!
"Smells" describes the meat's state, so the simple form is used.
10He ............... 72 kilos.
Wrong!
"Weighs" describes a state or measurement, so the simple form is used.
Done.
Score: 0/10
Answers
- I like this flavor.
- I am feeling / feel fine.
- I am seeing your dad tomorrow.
- I called her because I needed to talk.
- I believe that he is innocent.
- I doubt his motives.
- I see what you mean.
- I recognized her immediately.
- The meat smells bad.
- He weighs 72 kilos.
