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are you ready to take your english skills to the next level? let's dive into the fascinating world of stative verbs in continuous form! 📚✨
what are stative verbs?
stative verbs describe states or conditions that don't change much over time. they often express feelings, thoughts, senses, or possession. common stative verbs include 'believe', 'know', 'love', 'hate', 'see', 'hear', and 'have'.
continuous form of stative verbs
while stative verbs are usually not used in continuous form, there are some exceptions. in certain situations, using a stative verb in continuous form can convey a specific meaning or nuance. let's explore some examples!
example 1: temporary states
when you want to express a temporary state or condition, you can use a stative verb in continuous form. for instance, if you're feeling unwell, you might say, "i'm feeling sick today." here, 'feeling' is a stative verb used in continuous form to emphasize the temporary nature of the illness.
example 2: changing opinions
using a stative verb in continuous form can also indicate a change in opinion or feeling. for example, if you're starting to like someone or something more, you might say, "i'm starting to like this new coffee shop." here, 'starting to like' is a stative verb in continuous form, showing a shift in your feelings.
example 3: progress or development
stative verbs in continuous form can also be used to describe progress or development in a situation. for instance, if you're learning a new language, you might say, "i'm understanding more and more every day." here, 'understanding' is a stative verb used in continuous form to show the ongoing progress in your language learning journey.
practice makes perfect
now that you know more about stative verbs in continuous form, it's time to practice! try creating your own sentences using stative verbs in continuous form. remember, the more you practice, the better you'll become at using these verbs correctly.
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additional resources
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- past perfect and past perfect progressive tenses in english
- correcting common english grammar mistakes
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