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State Verbs in English – Matching Game 2

State verbs are a small group of verbs in English which don’t usually have continuous forms, but use only simple
verb forms. They are different from active verbs – like run, eat, put, etc. – which describe deliberate physical actions.
Some verbs are only state verbs, but other verbs can be both state and active, depending on the context in which
they’re used.

Look at the continuous form sentences below. All of them use state verbs. Ten of them use state verbs correctly,
and ten incorrectly. Separate the sentences into correct and incorrect, and correct the mistakes.

1. The film is lasting for an hour and a half. 11. We were tasting different wines all
afternoon, and well into the evening too!

2. The tap was keeping dripping, so I called a 12. Paul could be hearing the TV as he
plumber. walked past the living room door.

3. I’m sensing some discomfort among the 13. We are including Kayleigh, because she
audience. always feels left out.

4. Annette is lying about her relationship with 14. I’m judging a talent show at the local
Alex. theatre in March.

5. I am doubting that the bus will be on time. 15. My mate is fancying you!

6. I was minding my own business the other 16. Are you minding if I sit here?
day when…

7. Gordon’s fitting the legs onto the new 17. I was measuring the driveway, because
coffee table. we wanted to sell our house.

8. Are you knowing what time it is? 18. Are you preferring Mozart or Vivaldi?

9. This fruit cake is tasting delicious! 19. Owing to the large number of letters, we
can’t reply to you all.

10. Wishing you a very happy birthday! 20. I’m not able to be remembering my
cousin’s girlfriend’s name.

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Test Your Grammar Skills
State Verbs in English – Matching Game 2

State verbs are a small group of verbs in English which don’t usually have continuous forms, but use only simple
verb forms. They are different from active verbs – like run, eat, put, etc. – which describe deliberate physical actions.
Some verbs are only state verbs, but other verbs can be both state and active, depending on the context in which
they’re used.

Look at the continuous form sentences below. All of them use state verbs. Ten of them use state verbs correctly,
and ten incorrectly. Separate the sentences into correct and incorrect, and correct the mistakes.

Answers:

The incorrect sentences were: 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18, and 20. Here’s how they should
read:

1. The film lasts for an hour and a half. (present simple, not present continuous)

2. The tap kept dripping, so I called a plumber. (past simple, not past continuous)

5. I doubt that the bus will be on time. (present simple, not present continuous)

8. Do you know what time it is? (present simple, not present continuous)

9. This fruit cake tastes delicious! (present simple, not present continuous)

12. Paul could hear the TV as he walked past the living room door.
(modal simple, not modal continuous)

15. My mate fancies you! (present simple, not present continuous)

16. Do you mind if I sit here? (present simple, not present continuous)

18. Do you prefer Mozart or Vivaldi? (present simple, not present continuous)

20. I’m not able to remember my cousin’s girlfriend’s name.

(modal simple, not modal continuous)

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