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Non-progressive or Non-action Verbs
ENGL 102
2013
Chapter 1
September,2013
Non-action Verbs
Although these verbs are happening at the present, in this very moment, they use simple present tense. These verbs talk about or describe:
1. mental states 2. Emotional states 3. Possession 4. Sense perceptions 5. Other existing states.
1. Mental States
know suppose imagine
realize feel doubt
need understand want
remember forget prefer
believe recognize think*
1. Mental States
Examples:
He now knows as much about the subject as you do.
We understand what he is talking about.
I think it is time for us to leave.
I remember what he said.
2. Emotional States
love dislike mind
like appreciate fear
envy care hate
2. Emotional States
Examples:
He loves his children.
She hates flattery.
I like the book I am reading now.
I envy you having such a close family.
3. Possession
have* possess
own belong
3. Possession
Examples:
He has more money than he needs.
He possesses well over a thousand books.
His father owns several acres of land.
This book belongs to Mr. Peter.
4. Sense Perceptions
hear taste * smell * see*
feel*
4. Sense Perceptions
Examples:
I see that it is raining.
I hear the rain falling.
This blanket feels very damp.
This soup tastes delicious.
These flowers smell good.
5. Other Existing States
seem look sound exist owe be contain cost include consist appear weigh
5. Other Existing States
Examples: This seems the book I should read.
The course consists of twenty lessons.
The tour includes a visit to the Science Museum.
She weighs 130 pounds.
Confusing Verbs
I think you are nice. (opinion)
I am thinking about that problem. (action)
She feels sick. (health)
She is feeling the cat’s fur. (action)
Confusing Verbs
I have a new car. (possession)
They are having a good time.
We are having lunch. (eating)
She is having a baby.
I am having trouble with this.
I am having a party.
Confusing Verbs
You look beautiful. (perception)
She looks cold. (perception)
I am looking for my keys. (action)
I am looking out the window.(action)
This soup tastes wonderful. (perception)
The cook is tasting the soup. (action)
The chef is tasting the dish. (action)
Confusing Verbs
You appear to be ill. (perception)
He is appearing on stage in Vegas. (action)
This soup smells great!(perception)
Look at John. He is smelling the roses. (action)
Confusing Verbs
He weighs too much. (state–condition) He is weighing the vegetables. (action) I see the car. (perception) I am seeing a doctor. (consulting
/visiting) I am seeing Bob. (dating)
Confusing Verbs
He is a nice person. (state – condition)
He is being nice. (action = behaving ; a temporary characteristic)
He is being foolish, nice, kind, lazy, careful, patient, silly, rude, polite, impolite. (some of the most common – expressions)