Stative Verbs
:: Stative, or state verbs as they are often called, describe a state rather than an action and do not normally have continuous tenses. These include:
- verbs which express likes or dislikes: like, love, dislike, hate, enjoy, prefer, etc.
- verbs of the senses: see, hear, smell, taste, feel, look, sound, etc.
- verbs of perception: know, believe, understand, realise, remember, forget, notice, think, see ( understand), etc.
- some other verbs such as: be, contain, include, belong, fit, need, matter, cost, mean, own, want, owe, have ( possess), weigh, wish, keep ( continue), etc.
Some of the verbs above are used in continuous tenses when they describe actions and not states.
Present Simple
Present Continuous
She is very polite. ( character - permanent state)
I think his car is fantastic. ( I believe)
They have (got) a sailing boat. ( they possess)
Your mother looks very young. ( she appears to be)
I can see a flock of birds in the sky. ( I use my eyes)
I see what you mean. ( I understand)
This scarf feels like silk. ( it has the texture of)
This sandwich tastes delicious. ( it has a delicious flavour)
Your hair smells nice. ( - it has a nice smell)
She appears to be very upset. ( she seems)
Those trousers fit you perfectly. ( they are the right size)
He is being very nice. ( he is behaving)
Im thinking about going to Scotland. ( I am considering)
Theyre having a good time. ( - they are enjoying themselves)
The mechanic is looking at my motorcycle. ( he is checking/examining)
Are you seeing your brother tomorrow? ( are you meeting?)
Youre seeing things. Theres no one in the house. ( - you are imagining)
Mum is feeling Jos forehead. ( she is touching)
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