Wednesday, November 6, 2013

State Verbs





State verbs show conditions or situations that exist. They don't show action and can't be used in continuous/progressive forms. We can group them according to their meanings as:

a) Verbs that show states

A condition or way of being that exists at a particular time. The common verbs are: appear, be, exist, fit, involve, lack, look (=seem), owe, remain, require, seem...  
   
b) Verbs that show thoughts

The act of thinking about or considering something, an idea or opinion, or a set of ideas about a particular subject. The common verbs are: agree, believe, care, concern, deny, feel (=have an opinion), forget, forgive, hope, imagine, intend, know, mean, need, notice, perceive, promise, understand, realize, recognize, remember,  suppose, think, understand, want... 

c) Verbs that show emotions

A strong feeling such as love or anger, or strong feelings in general. The common verbs are:  adore, appreciate, astonish, contempt, doubt, dislike, enjoy, envy, fear, hate, impress, like, love, mind, please, prefer,satisfy, surprise, wish...
   
d) Verbs that show senses

An ability to understand, recognize, value or react to something, especially any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste and feel. The common verbs are:  feel, hear,  see, smell, sound, taste ...
   
e) Verbs that show possession

A state of owning something; the common verbs are: belong,  have,  own, possess...

f) Verbs that show measurements           

The act or process of measuring; the common verbs are: consist, contain, cost, equal, measure, weigh...

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