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Learning English Grammar

State verbs

Mar 5, 2024
Learn about state verbs and their distinction from action verbs in terms of tense usage. Explore examples of state verbs like emotions and attitudes, and practice using present simple tense with them. Get a quiz to reinforce understanding of using appropriate tenses with state verbs.
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  • State verbs don't describe actions, including feelings and senses.
  • Some verbs have dual meanings as both action and state verbs.

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Understanding State Verbs in English

English verbs can be categorized into two groups: state verbs and action verbs. While action verbs describe actions and can be used in various tenses, state verbs are different in that they are not usually used in continuous tenses. State verbs encompass verbs related to feelings and attitudes like love and hate, verbs of thinking such as believe and understand, and verbs that describe senses like see and taste. Recognizing state verbs involves understanding that they don't describe actions, aiding in their identification.

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