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, so "like" is correct.
2I ............... fine.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
For current physical condition, both "am feeling" and "feel" are natural.
3I ............... your dad tomorrow.
Wrong!
For a future arrangement to meet someone, "am seeing" is correct.
4I called her because I ............... to talk.
Wrong!
State verbs such as "need" are normally used in the simple form, so "needed" is correct.
5I ............... that he is innocent.
Wrong!
State verbs such as "believe" are normally used in the simple form, so "believe" is correct.
6I ............... his motives.
Wrong!
State verbs such as "doubt" are normally used in the simple form, so "doubt" is correct.
7I ............... what you mean.
Wrong!
When "see" means understand, the simple form "see" is correct.
8I ............... her immediately.
Wrong!
For the moment of knowing who someone was, "recognized" is correct.
9The meat ............... bad.
Wrong!
To describe the meat's state, the simple form "smells" is correct.
10He ............... 72 kilos.
Wrong!
For a measurement or state, the simple form "weighs" is correct.
Exercise complete
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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.