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What are Stative Verbs?

Stative verbs are verbs that express a state rather than an action. They
usually relate to thoughts, emotions, relationships, senses, states of
being and measurements. These verbs are not usually used with ing in
progressive (continuous) tenses even though they may take on time
expressions such as now and at the moment. We use the simple tenses for
them.

1. Paul feels rotten today. He has a bad cold.


2. Do you recognize him? He is a famous rock star.

3. Our client appreciated all the work we did for him.


1. He goes to school every morning.
2. She understands English.
3. It mixes the sand and the water.
4. He tries very hard.
5. She enjoys playing the piano.

She was walking to school when saw a snake


She was walking to school when she was
seeing a snake

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